M2.6 Depth: 12.6 km

M2.6 Earthquake near GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 06:07:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 17, 2025 at 06:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near GREECE (Greece). With a focal depth of about 13 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: 77 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

12.6 km

UTC time

2025-12-17 06:07:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereia Ionion Neson

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.39790, 20.50120

Temperature

15.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.6 km

12.6 km — close to the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 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: 263 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 395 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Stromboli

Distance: 462 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
Panarea

Distance: 474 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
Vulcano

Distance: 483 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
Lipari

Distance: 485 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy

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Stats (last 24h)

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