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M4.9 Depth: 40.8 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 43 km SW of Palaióchora, Greece

UTC time: 2025-06-20 13:53:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 43 km SW of Palaióchora, Greece on June 20, 2025 at 13:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
40.8 km
UTC time
2025-06-20 13:53:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.92100, 23.38320
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.8 km
Shallow
40.8 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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