M3.0 Depth: 7.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 22:35:27 UTC Local time: —

M3.0 earthquake near Ellas on May 19, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.0 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-05-19 22:35:27 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on May 19, 2026 at 22:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

7.3 km

UTC time

2026-05-19 22:35:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.42999, 26.59515

Temperature

19.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.3 km

7.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 153 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 158 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

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

Distance: 390 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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