M1.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Erisou (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 23:21:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Erisou (Greece) on September 17, 2025 at 23:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 88 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-17 23:21:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Demotike Enoteta Erisou

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.36746, 20.61830

Temperature

24.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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: 252 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 385 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Stromboli

Distance: 472 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
Santorini

Distance: 475 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 476 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Panarea

Distance: 484 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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