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M2.0 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

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

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About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 05:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 64 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 93 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

ID
21afb09088d0ef84038d1d2d63ac7b0eda348247
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
63.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 05:35:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.01935, 23.18939
Temperature
22.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63.6 km
Shallow
63.6 km
63.6 km — deeper than the regional average (14.5 km)
Regional average: 14.5 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 68 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 208 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 212 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 356 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 499 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Context for this earthquake

14 Sep 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 4,993 Catalogue entries

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