M1.2 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-09 10:40:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2025 at 10:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG (Greece). With a focal depth of about 7 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 90 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-09 10:40:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.48920, 28.29890

Temperature

30.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

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

Nisyros

Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 233 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Kolumbo

Distance: 252 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 260 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 345 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 458 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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