M2.8 Depth: 18.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-25 21:43:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 25, 2026 at 21:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

18.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-25 21:43:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

35.06490, 26.45000

Temperature

16.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18 km

18 km — close to 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

Santorini

Distance: 177 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 184 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 398 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 432 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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