Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1380581 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-06-02 23:17:27 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-06-02 20:17:27 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-06-02 23:24:08 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Depth | 74.6 km |
| Class | Strong |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 7 |
| Possible effects | People have difficulty standing. Drivers feel their cars shaking. Some furniture breaks. Loose bricks fall from buildings. Damage is slight to moderate in well-built buildings; considerable in poorly built buildings. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Europe |
|---|---|
| Country | Greece |
| Administration area | South Aegean |
| Nearest settlement | Rodos |
| Distance | 22 km |
| Course | NE |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | Mediterranean |
| Water surface name | Mediterranean Sea - Eastern Basin |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake. Based on the data received, the formation of a tsunami is not conceivable on the basis of the high-depth hypocenter. Underwater landslides, volcanic activity, however, cannot be ruled out.