M3.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 03:39:30 UTC Local time: —

M3.8 earthquake near Ellas on Jan 17, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.8 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-01-17 03:39:30 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 17, 2026 at 03:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 83 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-17 03:39:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

afad

Coordinates

38.47361, 25.40222

Temperature

11.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 km — shallower than 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: 205 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 217 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 230 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 271 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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