M1.7 Depth: 14.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Southern Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-01 07:36:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 1, 2025 at 07:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Southern Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 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: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

14.6 km

UTC time

2025-12-01 07:36:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.99118, 22.99118

Temperature

10.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14.6 km

14.6 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: 51 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 274 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 277 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 400 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 487 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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