M1.4 Depth: 21.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Southern Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 08:07:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 30, 2025 at 08:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Southern Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 21 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: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

21.2 km

UTC time

2025-12-30 08:07:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.96463, 21.52634

Temperature

12.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

21.2 km

21.2 km — deeper than 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

Methana

Distance: 163 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 293 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 384 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 385 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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