M2.4 Depth: 19.1 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-15 10:10:27 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on March 15, 2026 at 10:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 74 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
19.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-15 10:10:27 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.99396, 23.43109
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.1 km
Shallow
19.1 km
19.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.1 km)
Regional average: 15.1 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

  • Milos
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 181 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 182 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 193 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 340 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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