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M4.2 Depth: 53.2 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 27 km SW of Lixoúri, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-06-21 14:56:54 UTC Local time: —
M4.2 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou on Jun 21, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.2 Earthquake near 27 km SW of Lixoúri, Greece (Greece) · 2025-06-21 14:56:54 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 27 km SW of Lixoúri, Greece (Greece) on June 21, 2025 at 14:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 53 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
53.2 km
UTC time
2025-06-21 14:56:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.02140, 20.22440
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53.2 km
Shallow
53.2 km
53.2 km — deeper 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: 277 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 400 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 445 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 455 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Etna
    Distance: 460 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 462 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy

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