M1.0 Depth: 9.1 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 21:42:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 12, 2025 at 21:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 105 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.0

Depth

9.1 km

UTC time

2025-09-12 21:42:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.60477, 21.41375

Temperature

21.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.1 km

9.1 km — shallower 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: 201 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 340 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 427 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 428 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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