M1.5 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Mesolongi (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 20:14:34 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 18, 2025 at 20:14 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Mesolongi (Greece). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 78 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 20:14:34 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Mesolongi
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.26387, 21.32645
Temperature
9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — close to the regional average (15.1 km)
Regional average: 15.1 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: 190 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 325 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 415 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 415 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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