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M1.9 Earthquake near NW Balkan Region (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 14:24:06 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
13.3 km
Source
NOA

Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias

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About this earthquake

On December 15, 2025 at 14:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near NW Balkan Region (Greece). With a focal depth of about 13 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

ID
cb0706fbce8104723c85f3e733a919498ca35790
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
13.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 14:24:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.05179, 22.11044
Temperature
7.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.3 km
Shallow
13.3 km
13.3 km — close to the regional average (14.4 km)
Regional average: 14.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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  • Methana
    Distance: 396 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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Context for this earthquake

17 Sep 2025 – 17 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 4,965 Catalogue entries

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