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M2.1 Depth: 22.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lesbou (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-10-31 18:15:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 31, 2025 at 18:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Lesbou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 23 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
22.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-31 18:15:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Lesbou
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.01963, 26.04740
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.6 km
Shallow
22.6 km
22.6 km — deeper 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 220 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 282 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 283 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 287 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 294 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 296 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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