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M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Demos Pyrgou (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 17:35:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Demos Pyrgou (Greece) on December 5, 2025 at 17:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 17:35:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Demos Pyrgou
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.71375, 21.38093
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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: 172 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 293 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 385 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 387 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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