M2.8 Depth: 6.2 km

M2.8 Earthquake near GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-08 21:02:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2025 at 21:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 90 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

6.2 km

UTC time

2025-08-08 21:02:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Thessalias - Stereas Ellados

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.43200, 23.92270

Temperature

25.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.2 km

6.2 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: 104 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 253 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 260 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 351 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 400 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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