M3.1 Depth: 14.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-09 14:14:59 UTC Local time: —

M3.1 earthquake near Ellas on Apr 9, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.1 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-04-09 14:14:59 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 9, 2026 at 14:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

14.9 km

UTC time

2026-04-09 14:14:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.38031, 24.28253

Temperature

16.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14.9 km

14.9 km — close to 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

Milos

Distance: 38 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 100 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

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

Distance: 161 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 447 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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