M1.7 Depth: 11.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 07:48:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou (Greece) on December 14, 2025 at 07:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

11.4 km

UTC time

2025-12-14 07:48:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.86713, 20.43732

Temperature

15.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.4 km

11.4 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

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Stromboli

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Santorini

Distance: 469 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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