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M2.7 Depth: 87.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-29 21:23:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on August 29, 2025 at 21:23 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 88 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 96 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
87.8 km
UTC time
2025-08-29 21:23:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.01728, 25.95497
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87.8 km
Intermediate
87.8 km
87.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15 km)
Regional average: 15 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kula
    Distance: 228 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 277 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 280 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 295 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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