M2.4 Depth: 17.5 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-10-02 13:00:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Greece-Albania Border Region (Greece) on October 2, 2025 at 13:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

17.5 km

UTC time

2025-10-02 13:00:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Epeirou - Dytikes Makedonias

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.44687, 20.37186

Temperature

12.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17.5 km

17.5 km — close to 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

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Milos

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