M2.6 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 09:19:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece) on May 12, 2025 at 09:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

2.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-12 09:19:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.41000, 25.46000

Temperature

19.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

2 km

2 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

Santorini

Distance: 6 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 13 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 232 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 362 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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