M1.6 Depth: 15.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 20:10:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 28, 2025 at 20:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

15.2 km

UTC time

2025-12-28 20:10:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereia Ionion Neson

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.24570, 20.56137

Temperature

15.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15.2 km

15.2 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: 253 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 383 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Stromboli

Distance: 469 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
Santorini

Distance: 474 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 475 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Panarea

Distance: 481 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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Stats (last 24h)

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