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M3.3 Depth: 16.3 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 03:24:35 UTC Local time: —
M3.3 earthquake near Ellas on Feb 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.3 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-02-20 03:24:35 UTC

About this earthquake

On February 20, 2026 at 03:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 95 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
16.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 03:24:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.62408, 26.67206
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.3 km
Shallow
16.3 km
16.3 km — close to 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 144 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 146 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 367 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 371 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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