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M3.5 Depth: 13.8 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 21:22:39 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near Ellas on Feb 23, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-02-23 21:22:39 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on February 23, 2026 at 21:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 93 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
13.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 21:22:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.73416, 26.36398
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.8 km
Shallow
13.8 km
13.8 km — close to 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 82 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 94 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 280 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 286 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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