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M1.7 Depth: 17.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 03:25:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 16, 2025 at 03:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias (Greece). With a focal depth of about 17 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 81 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 03:25:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.40637, 20.43274
Temperature
13.1°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

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