M1.4 Depth: 12.7 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Southern Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 20:09:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2025 at 20:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Southern 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. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 92 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

12.7 km

UTC time

2025-08-21 20:09:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.94128, 22.97424

Temperature

21.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.7 km

12.7 km — close to 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: 48 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 272 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 274 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 489 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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