M1.7 Depth: 17.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-10-21 09:39:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 21, 2025 at 09:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 43 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

17.5 km

UTC time

2025-10-21 09:39:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Thessalias - Stereas Ellados

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.66043, 22.93442

Temperature

21.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17.5 km

17.5 km — close to 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: 121 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 327 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 332 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 437 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 485 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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