M2.6 Depth: 45.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-11-01 17:30:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on November 1, 2025 at 17:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

45.4 km

UTC time

2025-11-01 17:30:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.78156, 25.61371

Temperature

21.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

45.4 km

45.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15 km)

Regional average: 15 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: 72 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 83 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 288 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 404 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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