M2.3 Depth: 17.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Chiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-10-20 16:58:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 20, 2025 at 16:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Chiou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 18 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 NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
17.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-20 16:58:29 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Chiou
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.62656, 25.53360
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.6 km
Shallow
17.6 km
17.6 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: 223 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 234 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 235 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 247 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 260 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 268 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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