M2.5 Depth: 11.4 km

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

UTC time: 2025-07-22 14:03:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 22, 2025 at 14:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 92 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

11.4 km

UTC time

2025-07-22 14:03:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.68200, 25.70480

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.4 km

11.4 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

Kolumbo

Distance: 26 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 41 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 235 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 326 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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