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M6.2 Depth: 64.0 km

M6.2 Earthquake near 61 km NNE of Eloúnda, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-22 03:19:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2025 at 03:19 UTC, a magnitude M6.2 earthquake occurred near 61 km NNE of Eloúnda, Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 64 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 102 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M6.2
Depth
64.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-22 03:19:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.81120, 25.85770
Temperature
20.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 64 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 64 km
Shallow
64 km
64 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Heraklion84.0 kmSW137'154
Athens306.9 kmNW664'046

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Santorini
    Distance: 78 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 86 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 302 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 388 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours17
First 24 hours29
First 72 hours45
Strongest subsequent eventM6.1
M6.12025-05-22 03:19:36 UTC9.8 km M3.52025-05-22 03:24:05 UTC49.7 km M3.02025-05-22 03:34:25 UTC12.5 km M2.52025-05-22 03:38:36 UTC12.5 km M3.42025-05-22 04:19:29 UTC12.4 km M2.42025-05-22 04:25:06 UTC10.2 km M3.02025-05-22 04:27:50 UTC10.2 km M2.82025-05-22 04:32:13 UTC13.7 km M2.92025-05-22 04:35:59 UTC10.2 km M2.52025-05-22 05:14:49 UTC11.6 km M2.52025-05-22 05:22:10 UTC12.4 km M2.82025-05-22 06:06:01 UTC11.8 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥4381
Earlier events M≥513
Compared since2025-01-03

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.32025-05-13 22:51:15 UTC109.1 kmCrete, Greece M6.12025-05-13 22:51:15 UTC116.6 km M6.02025-05-13 22:51:15 UTC122.8 km23 km SSE of Fry, Greece M5.32025-02-10 20:16:28 UTC99.4 km26 km SW of Amorgós, Greece M5.32025-02-04 13:04:14 UTC85.9 km21 km NE of Firá, Greece

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