M2.3 Depth: 33.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-14 04:24:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2025 at 04:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near GREECE (Greece). With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

33.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-14 04:24:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.68000, 20.84000

Temperature

19.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

33 km

33 km — deeper than the regional average (14.9 km)

Regional average: 14.9 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: 248 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 386 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 474 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 475 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Stromboli

Distance: 488 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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