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M2.4 Depth: 10.6 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 13:04:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on January 30, 2026 at 13:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 79 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
10.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-30 13:04:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.78360, 26.22574
Temperature
17.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.6 km
Shallow
10.6 km
10.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.1 km)
Regional average: 15.1 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

  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 72 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 85 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 272 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 284 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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