M2.6 Depth: 10.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 13:53:39 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece) on December 26, 2025 at 13:53 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
10.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 13:53:39 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.71677, 25.73685
Temperature
16.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.4 km
Shallow
10.4 km
10.4 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

  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 31 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 46 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 235 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 321 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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