M1.4 Depth: 13.4 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 07:56:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 17, 2025 at 07:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 13 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: 77 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

13.4 km

UTC time

2025-12-17 07:56:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereia Ionion Neson

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.40958, 20.46707

Temperature

16.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.4 km

13.4 km — close to 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: 266 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 398 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Stromboli

Distance: 458 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
Panarea

Distance: 471 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
Vulcano

Distance: 480 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
Lipari

Distance: 482 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy

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