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M3.0 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 07:46:11 UTC Local time: —

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M3.0 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-01-26 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.0 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-01-26 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On January 26, 2026 at 07:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 106 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 73 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

ID
ebce306111896229ed5b7bdb49228465dfc1dd9e
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
106.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 07:46:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.00000, 26.27000
Temperature
16.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 106 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 106 km
Intermediate
106 km
106 km — deeper than the regional average (14.4 km)
Regional average: 14.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Santorini
    Distance: 90 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 92 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 317 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 349 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

Greece

Context for this earthquake

16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 878 Catalogue entries

Of 877 other entries for this area and period, 788 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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