M3.0 Depth: 106.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

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

M3.0 earthquake near Ellas on Jan 26, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.0 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-01-26 07:46:11 UTC

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: 90 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

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

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

106 km

106 km — deeper than the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 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

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Stats (last 24h)

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