M2.2 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 08:11:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 15, 2025 at 08:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece). With a focal depth of about 9 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 EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 80 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

9.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-15 08:11:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.69000, 25.80000

Temperature

15.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

9 km — shallower than 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

Kolumbo

Distance: 34 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 48 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 242 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 319 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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