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M2.6 Depth: 102.9 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 18:30:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 18:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 103 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
102.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 18:30:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.79206, 24.11323
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 102.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 102.9 km
Intermediate
102.9 km
102.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.1 km)
Regional average: 15.1 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 251 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 345 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 383 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 393 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 403 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 444 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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