M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 26 km ENE of Mesariá, Greece

UTC time: 2025-02-04 20:05:38 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 4, 2025 at 20:05 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 26 km ENE of Mesariá, Greece. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-04 20:05:38 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.47710, 25.72810

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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