M2.1 Depth: 11.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 11:50:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on September 17, 2025 at 11:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 92 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

11.1 km

UTC time

2025-09-17 11:50:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.39584, 20.49454

Temperature

26.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.1 km

11.1 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

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Stromboli

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Panarea

Distance: 473 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
Vulcano

Distance: 482 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
Lipari

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