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M2.3 Depth: 11.9 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-11 01:25:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 11, 2026 at 01:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
11.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-11 01:25:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.45538, 27.16644
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.9 km
Shallow
11.9 km
11.9 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 15 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 151 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 158 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 265 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 364 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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