M1.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Kastou (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-10-29 12:06:48 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Kastou (Greece) on October 29, 2025 at 12:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-29 12:06:48 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Demotike Enoteta Kastou
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.60015, 20.88703
Temperature
21.9°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
10 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: 240 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 377 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 466 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 467 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 493 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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