M1.7 Depth: 13.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 19:52:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 26, 2025 at 19:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

13.6 km

UTC time

2025-12-26 19:52:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.32761, 22.62955

Temperature

5.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.6 km

13.6 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: 307 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 433 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 491 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 498 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

692

Country (24h)