M2.0 Depth: 21.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-24 06:01:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG (Greece) on May 24, 2025 at 06:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 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: 101 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

21.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-24 06:01:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.07950, 28.08870

Temperature

32.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

21 km

21 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 239 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 244 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 281 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Milos

Distance: 334 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 456 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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