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M2.3 Depth: 17.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 18:46:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 8, 2026 at 18:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 18 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 42 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
17.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 18:46:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.40274, 24.25278
Temperature
17.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.6 km
Shallow
17.6 km
17.6 km — close to 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

  • Milos
    Distance: 37 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 102 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 111 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 158 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 448 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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