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M3.0 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 22:56:58 UTC Local time: —

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M3.0 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-05-17 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.0 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-05-17 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on May 17, 2026 at 22:56 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 119 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 57 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

ID
efca4fbe8ead3c920b03dd8bd1dd8a67162e4e0f
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
119.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 22:56:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.10724, 24.23126
Temperature
19.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 119.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 119.4 km
Intermediate
119.4 km
119.4 km — deeper than the regional average (14.3 km)
Regional average: 14.3 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

  • Milos
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 98 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 129 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 130 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 266 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 411 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

Greece

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 839 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

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