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M2.3 Depth: 26.4 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-03 20:25:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on June 3, 2026 at 20:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
26.4 km
UTC time
2026-06-03 20:25:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.50940, 22.04407

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.4 km
Shallow
26.4 km
26.4 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 168 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 300 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 307 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 457 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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