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M2.6 Depth: 24.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-08-23 03:42:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2025 at 03:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 95 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 03:42:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.90301, 25.26794
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 km — deeper than the regional average (15 km)
Regional average: 15 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: 46 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 57 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 189 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 341 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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