M3.0 Depth: 9.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-24 20:44:55 UTC Local time: —

M3.0 earthquake near Ellas on Apr 24, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.0 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-04-24 20:44:55 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on April 24, 2026 at 20:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 59 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

9.5 km

UTC time

2026-04-24 20:44:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.88560, 25.88740

Temperature

13.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.5 km

9.5 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

Santorini

Distance: 175 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 186 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 381 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 473 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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