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M2.5 Depth: 16.7 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 03:39:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on July 2, 2026 at 03:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 129 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
16.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-02 03:39:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.71950, 25.93460
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.7 km
Shallow
16.7 km
16.7 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 46 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 60 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 251 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 308 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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