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M5.1 Depth: 8.2 km

M5.1 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-06-07 12:46:20 UTC Local time: —
M5.1 earthquake near AEGEAN SEA on Jun 7, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.1 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA (Greece) · 2025-06-07 12:46:20 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near AEGEAN SEA (Greece) on June 7, 2025 at 12:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 73 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2025-06-07 12:46:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.30470, 24.12720
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 km — shallower than 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Kavala74.4 kmN54'027
Thessaloniki107.5 kmW317'778
Athens260.4 kmS664'046

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 306 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 402 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 423 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 437 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 448 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 490 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours14
First 24 hours17
First 72 hours26
Strongest subsequent eventM4.5
M3.42025-06-07 12:50:37 UTC3.9 kmAEGEAN SEA M3.12025-06-07 12:52:00 UTC2.2 kmAEGEAN SEA M3.82025-06-07 12:53:54 UTC2.0 kmAEGEAN SEA M2.62025-06-07 12:55:46 UTC5.3 kmAEGEAN SEA M2.12025-06-07 13:09:43 UTC5.1 kmAEGEAN SEA M3.02025-06-07 13:11:18 UTC1.4 kmAEGEAN SEA M2.72025-06-07 13:25:16 UTC5.8 kmAEGEAN SEA M2.62025-06-07 14:01:43 UTC3.5 kmAEGEAN SEA M2.92025-06-07 14:12:27 UTC5.1 kmAEGEAN SEA M2.62025-06-07 15:16:48 UTC116.7 kmGREECE M2.52025-06-07 15:26:44 UTC4.3 kmAEGEAN SEA M3.22025-06-07 15:28:00 UTC5.3 kmAEGEAN SEA

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥48
Earlier events M≥50
Compared since2025-02-03

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M4.92025-02-15 16:11:50 UTC4.3 km12 km E of Ouranoupolis, Greece M4.72025-06-05 05:18:38 UTC61.2 km35 km NW of Mýrina, Greece M4.72025-02-15 16:11:51 UTC23.2 kmAutonomous Monastic State of the Holy Mountain M4.62025-06-05 05:18:38 UTC68.3 kmAEGEAN SEA M4.62025-02-03 08:01:04 UTC131.2 km21 km E of Patitírion, Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
602
Country (24h)
Greece
73
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