M2.5 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 19:20:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near AEGEAN SEA (Greece) on December 26, 2025 at 19:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 EMSC. Greece: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-26 19:20:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.49870, 23.73400

Temperature

12.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 212 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 317 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 365 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 374 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 426 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Nisyros

Distance: 441 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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