M4.6 Earthquake 131 km S of Methóni, Greece — May 25, 2022
2022-05-25 21:54:49 UTC (2022-05-25) · approx. 10:54 PM UTC+1 local
On May 25, 2022 at 21:54 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 131 km S of Methóni, Greece, at a depth of 25.4 km and coordinates 35.6310°, 21.6517°. This earthquake was detected by 124 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Greece, a region characterized by the Hellenic subduction zone, where the African Plate subducts northward beneath the Aegean at roughly 35 mm per year. The nearest mapped fault system is the Hellenic Trench. View all earthquakes in Greece.
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Methóni, Greece?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 131 km S of Methóni, Greece on May 25, 2022 at 21:54 UTC had a depth of 25.4 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 35.6310°, 21.6517°, which is 131 km S of Methóni, Greece. View all earthquakes in Greece.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has Greece had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Greece was the M8.5 Crete earthquake of June 29, 1303. Today's magnitude 4.6 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000hcit). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 25, 2022). M4.6 Earthquake 131 km S of Methóni, Greece — May 25, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000hcit/