M2.2 Depth: 12.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 11:00:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near GREECE (Greece) on May 15, 2025 at 11:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-15 11:00:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Makedonias - Thrakes

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.83200, 23.05910

Temperature

18.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 km — close to 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

Methana

Distance: 358 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 475 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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