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M1.6 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Eupaliou (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-27 16:39:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2025 at 16:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Eupaliou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 99 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-27 16:39:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Demotike Enoteta Eupaliou
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.42214, 21.91716
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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: 153 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 293 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 379 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 380 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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