M2.9 Depth: 108.1 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 03:28:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 03:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). At around 108 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

108.1 km

UTC time

2026-05-01 03:28:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.59912, 26.81397

Temperature

18.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

108.1 km

108.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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Santorini

Distance: 129 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Milos

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Methana

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