M1.4 Depth: 11.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 16:55:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 29, 2025 at 16:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

11.5 km

UTC time

2025-12-29 16:55:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.56937, 25.55924

Temperature

13.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.5 km

11.5 km — shallower than 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

Kolumbo

Distance: 8 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 23 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 229 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 344 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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