M4.2 Depth: 6.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-06-16 17:57:26 UTC Local time: —

M4.2 earthquake near AEGEAN SEA on Jun 16, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.2 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA (Greece) · 2025-06-16 17:57:26 UTC

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2025 at 17:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near AEGEAN SEA (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

6.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-16 17:57:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.76000, 23.50000

Temperature

21.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6 km

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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 239 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 350 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 399 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 408 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 452 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Nisyros

Distance: 476 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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