M1.7 Depth: 10.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 08:18:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 15, 2025 at 08:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 57 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

10.8 km

UTC time

2025-10-15 08:18:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Makedonias - Thrakes

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.88791, 23.95432

Temperature

17.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.8 km

10.8 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: 367 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 467 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Milos

Distance: 468 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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