M1.4 Depth: 8.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-07 13:58:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece) on August 7, 2025 at 13:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 90 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

8.2 km

UTC time

2025-08-07 13:58:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.85190, 26.97060

Temperature

35.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.2 km

8.2 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

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Distance: 198 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 213 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

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