M2.0 Depth: 15.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Aegean Sea (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-08 22:29:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 8, 2025 at 22:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Aegean Sea (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 107 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

15.4 km

UTC time

2025-09-08 22:29:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Thessalias - Stereas Ellados

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.18161, 24.12643

Temperature

22.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15.4 km

15.4 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: 94 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 220 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 227 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 321 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 385 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

Historic earthquake map · Greece

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Greece

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

662

Country (24h)