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M2.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-06-14 05:53:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 14, 2026 at 05:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 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 NOA. Greece: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-14 05:53:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.03558, 23.27606
Temperature
22.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 65 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 202 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 205 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 349 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 492 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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