M2.1 Depth: 12.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 19:40:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on April 21, 2026 at 19:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

12.2 km

UTC time

2026-04-21 19:40:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.78131, 26.20148

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.2 km

12.2 km — close to 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

Kolumbo

Distance: 70 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 83 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 271 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 286 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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