M2.5 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 09:54:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2025 at 09:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 105 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-15 09:54:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.53000, 27.07000

Temperature

20.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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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Kolumbo

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Milos

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