M4.7 Depth: 158.5 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-10 20:29:55 UTC Local time: —

M4.7 earthquake near Ellas on May 10, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.7 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-05-10 20:29:55 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 10, 2026 at 20:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 159 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Greece: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

158.5 km

UTC time

2026-05-10 20:29:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

usgs

Coordinates

36.70790, 26.70780

Temperature

19.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

158.5 km

158.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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Santorini

Distance: 122 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
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Methana

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