M3.8 Depth: 13.6 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

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

M3.8 earthquake near Ellas on Jan 26, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.8 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-01-26 18:40:15 UTC

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: 88 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

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

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.6 km

13.6 km — close to the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 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

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

674

Country (24h)