M1.2 Depth: 6.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 02:18:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 18, 2025 at 02:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

6.6 km

UTC time

2025-12-18 02:18:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.41873, 20.43045

Temperature

13.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.6 km

6.6 km — shallower 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

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Stromboli

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Panarea

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Vulcano

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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