M2.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Sporadon (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 03:53:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Sporadon (Greece) on December 23, 2025 at 03:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-23 03:53:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Sporadon

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.05051, 23.63457

Temperature

13.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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

Methana

Distance: 161 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 324 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 333 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 413 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 426 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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