M1.6 Depth: 14.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 02:33:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias (Greece) on December 17, 2025 at 02:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 77 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

14.3 km

UTC time

2025-12-17 02:33:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.18840, 21.07084

Temperature

15.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14.3 km

14.3 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: 208 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 340 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 431 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 432 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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