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M2.3 Depth: 6.2 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Achaias (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 21:24:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 18, 2025 at 21:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Achaias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 21:24:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Achaias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.21914, 22.39803
Temperature
17.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 106 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 331 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 333 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 458 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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