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M2.9 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 12:18:57 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On January 7, 2026 at 12:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 76 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

ID
b317491a5737a4091b60850501294b0a8527b79f
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
76.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 12:18:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.93536, 25.02045
Temperature
19.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 76.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 76.1 km
Intermediate
76.1 km
76.1 km — deeper than the regional average (14.4 km)
Regional average: 14.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Santorini
    Distance: 62 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 77 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 240 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 427 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Context for this earthquake

16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 4,992 Catalogue entries

Of 4,991 other entries for this area and period, 938 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
570
Country (24h)
Greece
66
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