M2.5 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 03:06:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 7, 2025 at 03:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

6.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-07 03:06:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.92548, 26.07513

Temperature

16.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6 km

6 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

Kula

Distance: 215 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Kolumbo

Distance: 272 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 280 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 286 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 287 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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