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M4.6 Depth: 15.9 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Aegean Sea (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 21:04:09 UTC Local time: —
M4.6 earthquake near Aegean Sea on Nov 17, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.6 Earthquake near Aegean Sea (Greece) · 2025-11-17 21:04:09 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Aegean Sea (Greece) on November 17, 2025 at 21:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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 NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 51 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
15.9 km
UTC time
2025-11-17 21:04:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.99002, 24.21890
Temperature
19.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.9 km
Shallow
15.9 km
15.9 km — close to 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: 171 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 296 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 306 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 371 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 376 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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