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M3.8 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 18:40:15 UTC Local time: —

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M3.8 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-01-26 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.8 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-01-26 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On January 26, 2026 at 18:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

ID
a6fa482fad90d16f166a18f90635f5e9f39cbc71
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
13.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 18:40:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.04000, 23.94930
Temperature
14.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.6 km
Shallow
13.6 km
13.6 km — close to the regional average (14.2 km)
Regional average: 14.2 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: 190 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 200 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 215 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 292 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 336 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

Greece

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 839 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

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