M1.4 Depth: 12.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 10:43:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on December 19, 2025 at 10:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

12.6 km

UTC time

2025-12-19 10:43:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereia Ionion Neson

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.40866, 20.47714

Temperature

16.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.6 km

12.6 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 265 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 398 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Stromboli

Distance: 459 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
Panarea

Distance: 472 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
Vulcano

Distance: 480 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
Lipari

Distance: 483 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy

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Stats (last 24h)

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