M4.3 Earthquake 27 km W of Methóni, Greece — February 20, 2025
2025-02-20 17:52:42 UTC (2025-02-20) · approx. 6:52 PM UTC+1 local
On February 20, 2025 at 17:52 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 27 km W of Methóni, Greece, at a depth of 34.7 km and coordinates 36.7825°, 21.4000°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
21.4000°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Methóni, Greece?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 27 km W of Methóni, Greece on February 20, 2025 at 17:52 UTC had a depth of 34.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pf23). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, February 20, 2025). M4.3 Earthquake 27 km W of Methóni, Greece — February 20, 2025. Retrieved May 6, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pf23/