M2.9 Depth: 11.7 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Ionian Sea

UTC time: 2025-12-15 23:51:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Ionian Sea on December 15, 2025 at 23:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
11.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 23:51:07 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.51373, 20.16815
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.7 km
Shallow
11.7 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

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  • Etna
    Distance: 456 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 467 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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