M3.4 Depth: 123.9 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 21:20:57 UTC Local time: —

M3.4 earthquake near Ellas on Jan 8, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.4 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-01-08 21:20:57 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 8, 2026 at 21:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 124 km. 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 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

123.9 km

UTC time

2026-01-08 21:20:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.65087, 26.77920

Temperature

13.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

123.9 km

123.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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Santorini

Distance: 127 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
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Methana

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