M1.6 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Lindos (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 05:09:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 17, 2025 at 05:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Lindos (Greece). With a focal depth of about 7 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 event was recorded by AFAD. Greece: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-17 05:09:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Lindos

Source

afad

Coordinates

36.10306, 28.13028

Temperature

16.5°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

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Santorini

Distance: 247 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 278 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Milos

Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

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