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M0.6 Depth: 11.4 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Pyllenes (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-20 01:38:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2025 at 01:38 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Pyllenes (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 89 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
11.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-20 01:38:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Demotike Enoteta Pyllenes
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.48099, 21.85959
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.4 km
Shallow
11.4 km
11.4 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 161 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 387 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 388 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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