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M2.9 Depth: 26.3 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 06:00:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2025 at 06:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 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 NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
26.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-21 06:00:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.08002, 26.96686
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.3 km
Shallow
26.3 km
26.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15 km)
Regional average: 15 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: 59 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 142 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 145 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 310 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 366 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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