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M1.3 Depth: 1.9 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 00:25:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on August 31, 2025 at 00:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 100 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
1.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 00:25:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.61844, 25.54344
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.9 km
Shallow
1.9 km
1.9 km — shallower than 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

  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 12 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 27 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 225 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 341 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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