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Nisyros volcano (Dodecanese Islands, Greece) activity update
Location of recent quakes near Nisyros Island, Greece
Thursday, Dec 13, 2012
Earthquakes have been more frequent recently at Nisyros volcano. 2 more quakes of magnitude 2.1 and 3.1 have occurred today close to the island at depths of about 10 and 20 km, respectively. [more]
Earthquake swarms could indicate eruption near Nisyros, Greece
Tuesday, Dec 04, 2012
A seismic swarm of 2000 microearthquakes near the island of Nisyros since 24 November could indicate a start of a or coming of a volcanic eruption near Nisyros. ... [more]
 

Nisyros volcano

Stratovolcano, volcanic domes 680 m, Dodecanese Islands, Greece, 36.58°N / 27.17°E
Nearby recent earthquakes (within 30km radius):

Earthquake list: past 7 days (only M>=-0.8) (1 quakes)

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Earthquake depth plotUpdated: Fri, 28 Feb 18:12 UTC (GMT)
TimeMag. / DepthDistanceLocationMapSource
Mon, 24 Feb 2020
Mon, 24 Feb 00:55 UTCM 1.9 / 4.2 km - [info]Nisyros (10 km) - Dodecanese Islands, Greece Oniki Adalar (mediterranean Sea) (Greece)
[Map]		KOERI-RETMC
Estimated combined seismic energy released: 4.5*10^7 J (12.4 KWh) [learn more]

Earthquake statistics

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3D-Image of the area of Cos & Nisyros

Threedimensional image of the caldera of Cos with its volcanoes Yali & Nisyros
Threedimensional image of the caldera of Cos with its volcanoes Yali & Nisyros
 

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