M2.1 Depth: 6.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Aegean Sea (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-11-22 15:17:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 22, 2025 at 15:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Aegean Sea (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

6.2 km

UTC time

2025-11-22 15:17:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.45490, 25.46722

Temperature

20.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.2 km

6.2 km — shallower 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: 209 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 215 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 228 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 266 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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