M3.5 Depth: 7.4 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 13:40:52 UTC Local time: —

M3.5 earthquake near Ellas on Feb 7, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.5 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece) · 2026-02-07 13:40:52 UTC

About this earthquake

On February 7, 2026 at 13:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

7.4 km

UTC time

2026-02-07 13:40:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

noa

Coordinates

34.85413, 25.88562

Temperature

17.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.4 km

7.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 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: 178 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 189 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 243 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 383 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 476 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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