M1.6 Depth: 21.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Southern Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 18:48:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 20, 2025 at 18:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Southern Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 82 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

21.3 km

UTC time

2025-12-20 18:48:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereia Attikes

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.48627, 23.42011

Temperature

13.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

21.3 km

21.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 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: 17 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 212 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 213 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 463 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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