M2.5 Depth: 8.1 km

M2.5 Earthquake near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 20:44:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2025 at 20:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG (Greece). With a focal depth of about 8 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

M2.5

Depth

8.1 km

UTC time

2025-05-12 20:44:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.49820, 27.68120

Temperature

19.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.1 km

8.1 km — shallower 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

Nisyros

Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 196 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 205 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 243 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Milos

Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 405 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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