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M1.7 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-10 23:30:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on April 10, 2026 at 23:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 42 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-10 23:30:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.00830, 27.59080
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 197 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 202 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 293 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 298 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 419 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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