M2.3 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 12:50:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near GREECE (Greece) on May 15, 2025 at 12:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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 83 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-15 12:50:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Thessalias - Stereas Ellados

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.82000, 23.68000

Temperature

18.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

4 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

Methana

Distance: 137 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 301 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 308 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 394 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 421 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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