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M3.2 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-10 05:35:18 UTC Local time: —

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M3.2 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-04-10 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.2 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-04-10 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On April 10, 2026 at 05:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 96 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

ID
4811a59e6aafc21f74a3364b2728f63e08e17eb1
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-10 05:35:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
afad
Coordinates
35.75306, 26.04639
Temperature
16.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 km — shallower 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 93 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 100 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 319 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 383 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Context for this earthquake

15 Sep 2025 – 15 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 879 Catalogue entries

Of 878 other entries for this area and period, 560 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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