M4.3 Depth: 4.5 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-24 09:26:45 UTC Local time: —

M4.3 earthquake near Ellas on Apr 24, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.3 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-04-24 09:26:45 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 24, 2026 at 09:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 53 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

4.5 km

UTC time

2026-04-24 09:26:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

noa

Coordinates

34.90082, 25.99823

Temperature

15.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4.5 km

4.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 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

Santorini

Distance: 176 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 186 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 385 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 467 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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