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M2.3 Depth: 34.5 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-10-20 11:52:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 20, 2025 at 11:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 47 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
34.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-20 11:52:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.94471, 25.66921
Temperature
21.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.5 km
Shallow
34.5 km
34.5 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 57 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 67 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 279 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 387 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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