M2.7 Depth: 12.9 km

M2.7 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 13:42:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 17, 2025 at 13:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece). With a focal depth of about 13 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 92 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

12.9 km

UTC time

2025-09-17 13:42:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.57850, 25.78350

Temperature

24.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.9 km

12.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

Kolumbo

Distance: 28 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 40 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: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 246 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 328 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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