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M4.5 Depth: 17.3 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Ionian Sea (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-10-01 02:49:34 UTC Local time: —
M4.5 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou on Oct 1, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.5 Earthquake near Ionian Sea (Greece) · 2025-10-01 02:49:34 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 1, 2025 at 02:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Ionian Sea (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 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 NOA. Greece: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
17.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-01 02:49:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.65289, 20.70099
Temperature
22.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.3 km
Shallow
17.3 km
17.3 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: 232 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 348 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 439 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 442 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 496 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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