M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Pylos (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-10-20 15:56:02 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Pylos (Greece) on October 20, 2025 at 15:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-20 15:56:02 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Pylos
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.93062, 21.65326
Temperature
20.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 167 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 249 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 339 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 344 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 492 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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