M2.1 Depth: 7.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 22:49:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2025 at 22:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Greece). With a focal depth of about 7 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 EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 75 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

7.1 km

UTC time

2025-05-20 22:49:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.98360, 28.10560

Temperature

20.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.1 km

7.1 km — shallower than the regional average (14.9 km)

Regional average: 14.9 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

Nisyros

Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 243 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 248 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 291 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Milos

Distance: 338 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 462 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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