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M1.2 Depth: 23.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Aegean Sea (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-11-16 16:38:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Aegean Sea (Greece) on November 16, 2025 at 16:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 48 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-16 16:38:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.51508, 23.65631
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 km
23 km — deeper 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: 213 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 321 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 369 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 378 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 433 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 447 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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