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M1.7 Depth: 10.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Demos Dodones (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 21:06:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2025 at 21:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Demos Dodones (Greece). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 92 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.8 km
UTC time
2025-08-19 21:06:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Demos Dodones
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.49997, 20.67123
Temperature
20.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.8 km
Shallow
10.8 km
10.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 312 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 453 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 477 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 493 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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