M2.9 Depth: 3.4 km

M2.9 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-11-14 09:47:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece) on November 14, 2025 at 09:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

3.4 km

UTC time

2025-11-14 09:47:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.82320, 27.29520

Temperature

20.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3.4 km

3.4 km — shallower than 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

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Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 180 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 182 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 274 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 325 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Methana

Distance: 406 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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