M1.8 Depth: 10.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Southern Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 23:36:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Southern Greece (Greece) on December 31, 2025 at 23:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

10.6 km

UTC time

2025-12-31 23:36:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereia Peloponnesou

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.83966, 22.93121

Temperature

-1.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.6 km

10.6 km — shallower than 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: 43 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 269 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 271 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 495 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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