M2.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 06:15:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 23, 2026 at 06:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-23 06:15:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

34.91000, 25.94000

Temperature

20.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower than 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

Santorini

Distance: 173 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 184 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 381 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 468 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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