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M6.1 Depth: 70.5 km

M6.1 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE

UTC time: 2025-05-13 22:51:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M6.1 earthquake was recorded near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE on May 13, 2025 at 22:51 UTC. At around 71 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant damage in populated areas.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M6.1
Depth
70.5 km
UTC time
2025-05-13 22:51:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.24950, 26.94560
Temperature
18.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70.5 km
Intermediate
70.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Heraklion163.8 kmW137'154
Izmir352.2 kmN2'938'292

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 190 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 194 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 396 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 417 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2
First 24 hours7
First 72 hours20
Strongest subsequent eventM6.2
M2.82025-05-14 00:30:10 UTC28.6 km M3.42025-05-14 00:57:08 UTC2.5 km M2.82025-05-14 05:59:20 UTC159.7 km M2.62025-05-14 06:08:02 UTC188.6 km M2.42025-05-14 06:09:13 UTC194.2 km M3.22025-05-14 09:16:01 UTC225.8 km M3.12025-05-14 13:18:44 UTC138.1 km M2.52025-05-15 09:54:25 UTC33.2 km M2.52025-05-15 17:45:59 UTC108.7 km M2.52025-05-16 02:41:13 UTC183.0 km M2.72025-05-16 05:48:35 UTC181.9 km M2.52025-05-16 06:06:57 UTC43.6 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥4375
Earlier events M≥510
Compared since2025-01-06

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.32025-02-10 20:16:28 UTC197.9 km26 km SW of Amorgós, Greece M5.32025-02-04 13:04:14 UTC189.0 km21 km NE of Firá, Greece M5.22025-02-09 19:05:38 UTC196.9 km30 km SW of Amorgós, Greece M5.12025-02-12 01:14:54 UTC194.5 km15 km NE of Oía, Greece M5.12025-02-10 22:37:24 UTC193.6 km28 km NE of Firá, Greece

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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