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M4.6 Depth: 8.7 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2025-11-27 00:08:54 UTC Local time: —
M4.6 earthquake near Ellas on Nov 27, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.6 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2025-11-27 00:08:54 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Ellas (Greece) on November 27, 2025 at 00:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 53 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2025-11-27 00:08:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Ellas
Source
afad
Coordinates
35.77333, 24.99222
Temperature
19.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 km — shallower 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: 79 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 94 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 253 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 442 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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