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M3.2 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 02:55:36 UTC Local time: —

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M3.2 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-01-10 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.2 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-01-10 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on January 10, 2026 at 02:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

ID
341cd4e7a91b25e9e6a9ab86cde87409d35a779d
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-10 02:55:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.03967, 26.15549
Temperature
17.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (14.4 km)
Regional average: 14.4 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

  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 83 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 98 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 258 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 269 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Context for this earthquake

16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 879 Catalogue entries

Of 878 other entries for this area and period, 648 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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