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M3.0 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 14:39:23 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Ellas on May 23, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-05-23 14:39:23 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on May 23, 2026 at 14:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 67 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 14:39:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.36000, 26.66000
Temperature
18.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 km — deeper 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 163 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 167 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 249 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 389 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 394 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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