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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 14:36:55 UTC Local time: —
M4.5 earthquake near Ellas on May 29, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.5 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-05-29 14:36:55 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 29, 2026 at 14:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Greece: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-29 14:36:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
gfz
Coordinates
36.70000, 25.99000
Temperature
21.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower 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

  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 49 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 62 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 257 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 305 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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