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M1.2 Depth: 17.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Karlas (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 12:35:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Karlas (Greece) on December 18, 2025 at 12:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 78 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 12:35:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Demotike Enoteta Karlas
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.41757, 22.77878
Temperature
9.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.5 km
Shallow
17.5 km
17.5 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: 206 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 335 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 400 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 406 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 496 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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