M2.1 Depth: 10.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-16 12:31:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on March 16, 2026 at 12:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: 115 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

10.5 km

UTC time

2026-03-16 12:31:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.64993, 25.83939

Temperature

14.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.5 km

10.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)

Regional average: 15.6 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: 35 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 48 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 247 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 319 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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