M2.3 Depth: 12.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Sympoliteias (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-04 22:51:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Sympoliteias (Greece) on September 4, 2025 at 22:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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 NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
12.6 km
UTC time
2025-09-04 22:51:50 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Demotike Enoteta Sympoliteias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.30795, 22.04269
Temperature
21.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.6 km
Shallow
12.6 km
12.6 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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: 137 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 363 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 364 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 490 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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