M2.0 Depth: 6.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 19:39:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on April 21, 2026 at 19:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

6.7 km

UTC time

2026-04-21 19:39:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.79779, 26.20880

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6.7 km

6.7 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: 72 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 85 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 271 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 284 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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