M2.2 Depth: 22.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 12:53:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 23, 2026 at 12:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

22.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-23 12:53:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.60000, 26.03000

Temperature

16.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

22 km

22 km — deeper 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

Santorini

Distance: 106 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 114 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 329 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 398 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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