M2.8 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 13:54:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 31, 2025 at 13:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 67 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-31 13:54:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.10000, 26.92000

Temperature

14.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 km — shallower than the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 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

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Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 137 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 141 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 232 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 310 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Methana

Distance: 361 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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