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M2.2 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 22:02:58 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On February 6, 2026 at 22:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 21 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: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

ID
dfe6f9acd6e9910d675f885467ea7c524e525680
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
20.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-06 22:02:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.83307, 25.36285
Temperature
17.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.7 km
Shallow
20.7 km
20.7 km — deeper than the regional average (14.4 km)
Regional average: 14.4 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: 175 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 188 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 359 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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Context for this earthquake

15 Sep 2025 – 15 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 4,991 Catalogue entries

Of 4,990 other entries for this area and period, 3,321 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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