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M2.5 Depth: 8.9 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 07:37:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on January 27, 2026 at 07:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 89 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 07:37:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.78726, 26.21018
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.1 km)
Regional average: 15.1 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

  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 71 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 84 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 271 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 285 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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