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M2.1 Depth: 5.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Ionian Sea

UTC time: 2025-12-16 00:18:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Ionian Sea on December 16, 2025 at 00:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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
M2.1
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 00:18:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
37.36908, 20.17914
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 280 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 385 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Etna
    Distance: 458 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 462 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 470 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 472 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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