M2.7 Depth: 35.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 18:08:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 17, 2025 at 18:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 88 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-17 18:08:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.72479, 26.18866

Temperature

24.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35 km

35 km — deeper than the regional average (15 km)

Regional average: 15 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: 104 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 109 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 330 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 379 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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