M2.4 Depth: 5.9 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-02 08:08:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece) on September 2, 2025 at 08:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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 NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 101 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

5.9 km

UTC time

2025-09-02 08:08:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.42288, 25.35599

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.9 km

5.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15 km)

Regional average: 15 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

Santorini

Distance: 4 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 16 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 223 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 368 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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