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M4.9 Depth: 14.4 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece

UTC time: 2025-02-15 16:11:50 UTC Local time: —
M4.9 earthquake near 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece on Feb 15, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.9 Earthquake near 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece · 2025-02-15 16:11:50 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece on February 15, 2025 at 16:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
14.4 km
UTC time
2025-02-15 16:11:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.34270, 24.13500

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.4 km
Shallow
14.4 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

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  • Kula
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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 441 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 452 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 493 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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