M3.2 Depth: 10.6 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 14:58:08 UTC Local time: —

M3.2 earthquake near Ellas on May 23, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.2 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-05-23 14:58:08 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on May 23, 2026 at 14:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

10.6 km

UTC time

2026-05-23 14:58:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.41672, 26.61301

Temperature

18.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.6 km

10.6 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

Nisyros

Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 155 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 160 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 382 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 390 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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