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M2.3 Depth: 27.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-13 23:45:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on March 13, 2026 at 23:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 23:45:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.99237, 23.85407
Temperature
15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 km
27 km — deeper than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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

  • Milos
    Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 210 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 225 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 296 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 347 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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