M3.0 Depth: 18.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 10:41:11 UTC Local time: —

M3.0 earthquake near Ellas on Jan 28, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.0 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-01-28 10:41:11 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 28, 2026 at 10:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

18.6 km

UTC time

2026-01-28 10:41:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.02170, 23.90410

Temperature

16.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18.6 km

18.6 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: 193 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 204 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 220 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 293 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 341 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

663

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