M1.8 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Aegean Sea (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-21 23:56:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 21, 2025 at 23:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Aegean Sea (Greece). With a focal depth of about 8 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: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-21 23:56:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereia Thessalias

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.11774, 24.18182

Temperature

13.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 km — shallower than 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: 182 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 270 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 310 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 320 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 380 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Nisyros

Distance: 384 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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