M1.6 Depth: 25.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Messenias (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-05 17:41:39 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 5, 2025 at 17:41 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Messenias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
25.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-05 17:41:39 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Messenias
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.65131, 21.84357
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.9 km
Shallow
25.9 km
25.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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: 170 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 232 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 319 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 325 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 474 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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