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M1.3 Depth: 14.2 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 03:47:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias (Greece) on December 16, 2025 at 03:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
14.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 03:47:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.40912, 20.49042
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.2 km
Shallow
14.2 km
14.2 km — close to the regional average (15.1 km)
Regional average: 15.1 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

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  • Stromboli
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  • Panarea
    Distance: 473 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 482 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
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