M2.1 Depth: 9.7 km

M2.1 Earthquake near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-11-16 10:57:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG (Greece) on November 16, 2025 at 10:57 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

9.7 km

UTC time

2025-11-16 10:57:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.47120, 27.68510

Temperature

19.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.7 km

9.7 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

Nisyros

Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 197 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 205 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 246 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Milos

Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 407 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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