M2.4 Depth: 98.1 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 05:45:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on May 12, 2026 at 05:45 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 98 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 88 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

98.1 km

UTC time

2026-05-12 05:45:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.40595, 25.03693

Temperature

19.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

98.1 km

98.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 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: 32 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 42 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 203 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 391 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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