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M4.0 Depth: 12.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-26 22:16:28 UTC Local time: —
M4.0 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Thessalias - Stereas Ellados on Sep 26, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.0 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA (Greece) · 2025-09-26 22:16:28 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near AEGEAN SEA (Greece) on September 26, 2025 at 22:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 61 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-26 22:16:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Thessalias - Stereas Ellados
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.38350, 24.16530
Temperature
17.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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: 112 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 237 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 245 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 331 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 380 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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