M4.2 Depth: 44.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-07-20 19:43:53 UTC Local time: —

M4.2 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Thessalias - Stereas Ellados on Jul 20, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.2 Earthquake near Greece (Greece) · 2025-07-20 19:43:53 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2025 at 19:43 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 44 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 92 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

44.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-20 19:43:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Thessalias - Stereas Ellados

Source

gfz

Coordinates

39.05000, 22.02000

Temperature

23.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

44 km

44 km — deeper than the regional average (15 km)

Regional average: 15 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 196 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 414 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 418 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

615

Country (24h)