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M3.1 Depth: 10.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-28 14:56:37 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Ellas on Sep 28, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2025-09-28 14:56:37 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on September 28, 2025 at 14:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 63 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.5 km
UTC time
2025-09-28 14:56:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.53253, 26.61346
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.5 km
Shallow
10.5 km
10.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15 km)
Regional average: 15 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: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 146 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 150 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 374 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 379 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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