M1.7 Depth: 11.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Sympoliteias (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-26 04:15:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 26, 2025 at 04:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Sympoliteias (Greece). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-26 04:15:40 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Demotike Enoteta Sympoliteias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.31253, 22.05093
Temperature
18.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 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: 136 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 362 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 364 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 490 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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