M1.8 Depth: 8.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-10-08 07:36:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias (Greece) on October 8, 2025 at 07:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

8.7 km

UTC time

2025-10-08 07:36:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.83829, 21.08414

Temperature

18.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.7 km

8.7 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: 199 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 323 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 414 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 416 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

660

Country (24h)