M3.1 Depth: 13.3 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 16:59:53 UTC Local time: —

M3.1 earthquake near Ellas on May 21, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.1 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-05-21 16:59:53 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on May 21, 2026 at 16:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 77 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

13.3 km

UTC time

2026-05-21 16:59:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.53070, 27.33860

Temperature

21.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.3 km

13.3 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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

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Nisyros

Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 200 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 200 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 355 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Methana

Distance: 426 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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