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M2.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-12 06:51:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near GREECE (Greece) on August 12, 2025 at 06:51 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 90 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-12 06:51:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Apokentromene Dioikese Epeirou - Dytikes Makedonias
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.49100, 21.00800
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to 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: 377 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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