M1.8 Depth: 9.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 03:55:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on April 23, 2026 at 03:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

9.1 km

UTC time

2026-04-23 03:55:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.55289, 25.55924

Temperature

15.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.1 km

9.1 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

Kolumbo

Distance: 8 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 22 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 230 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 345 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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