M2.1 Depth: 16.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 13:31:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 13:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 137 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

16.2 km

UTC time

2026-05-13 13:31:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

noa

Coordinates

34.87976, 25.97717

Temperature

22.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16.2 km

16.2 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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

Santorini

Distance: 177 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 188 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 386 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 470 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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