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M2.4 Depth: 13.4 km

M2.4 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-05-23 09:06:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2025 at 09:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
13.4 km
UTC time
2025-05-23 09:06:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.71440, 26.26500
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.4 km
Shallow
13.4 km
13.4 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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: 73 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 85 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 279 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 287 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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