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M1.6 Depth: 8.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Leukada (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-21 18:14:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Leukada (Greece) on September 21, 2025 at 18:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2025-09-21 18:14:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Leukada
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.82340, 20.59250
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 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

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  • Vulcano
    Distance: 491 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
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