Back to map
M1.2 Depth: 15.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Aegean Sea (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-13 23:44:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 13, 2025 at 23:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Aegean Sea (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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 104 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
15.3 km
UTC time
2025-09-13 23:44:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Thessalias - Stereas Ellados
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.19968, 23.46268
Temperature
25.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.3 km
Shallow
15.3 km
15.3 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: 176 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 346 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 354 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 435 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 443 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

Historic earthquake map · Greece

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Greece

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share