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M1.4 Depth: 14.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near NW Balkan Region (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-27 00:59:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2025 at 00:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near NW Balkan Region (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 101 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
14.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-27 00:59:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Makedonias - Thrakes
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.06964, 21.92047
Temperature
16.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.6 km
Shallow
14.6 km
14.6 km — close to 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: 402 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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