M3.3 Depth: 9.8 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-24 22:21:51 UTC Local time: —

M3.3 earthquake near Ellas on Apr 24, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.3 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-04-24 22:21:51 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 24, 2026 at 22:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

9.8 km

UTC time

2026-04-24 22:21:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.37020, 26.21520

Temperature

17.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.8 km

9.8 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

Kolumbo

Distance: 68 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 73 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 291 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 319 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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