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M2.0 Depth: 15.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Polykarpi (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-07 11:40:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 7, 2025 at 11:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Polykarpi (Greece). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 107 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
15.7 km
UTC time
2025-09-07 11:40:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Polykarpi
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.93239, 22.03447
Temperature
29.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.7 km
Shallow
15.7 km
15.7 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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    Distance: 385 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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