M2.4 Depth: 10.1 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Ionian Sea (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-10-09 18:18:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Ionian Sea (Greece) on October 9, 2025 at 18:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

10.1 km

UTC time

2025-10-09 18:18:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Peloponnesou, Dytikes Elladas kai Ioniou

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.44415, 20.98114

Temperature

21.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.1 km

10.1 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

Methana

Distance: 208 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 318 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 409 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 413 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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