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M3.5 Depth: 6.9 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-25 03:01:37 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near Ellas on May 25, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-05-25 03:01:37 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 25, 2026 at 03:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 68 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-25 03:01:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
afad
Coordinates
40.12194, 24.97472
Temperature
18.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 km — shallower 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: 313 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 350 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Milos
    Distance: 383 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 403 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 415 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 436 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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