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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Ionian Sea

UTC time: 2025-07-11 16:24:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Ionian Sea on July 11, 2025 at 16:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-11 16:24:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
37.21000, 20.49000
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 255 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 355 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 446 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 451 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Etna
    Distance: 488 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 495 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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