M2.1 Depth: 16.7 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 20:31:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 20, 2025 at 20:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 17 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 NOA. Greece: 82 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

16.7 km

UTC time

2025-12-20 20:31:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereia Ionion Neson

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.21457, 20.59799

Temperature

14.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16.7 km

16.7 km — close to 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

Methana

Distance: 249 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 379 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 470 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 471 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Stromboli

Distance: 473 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
Panarea

Distance: 484 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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