M1.2 Depth: 13.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-17 20:12:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on August 17, 2025 at 20:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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: 94 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

13.2 km

UTC time

2025-08-17 20:12:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Thessalias - Stereas Ellados

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.69659, 23.40729

Temperature

22.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.2 km

13.2 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: 120 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 303 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 309 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 405 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 444 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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