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M3.2 Depth: 17.3 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 22:45:55 UTC Local time: —
M3.2 earthquake near Ellas on Apr 8, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-04-08 22:45:55 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 8, 2026 at 22:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
17.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 22:45:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.39908, 24.27383
Temperature
16.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.3 km
Shallow
17.3 km
17.3 km — close to 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

  • Milos
    Distance: 36 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 100 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 109 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 159 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 446 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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