M2.5 Depth: 30.8 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 11:03:26 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 11:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
30.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 11:03:26 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Ellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.69550, 25.39398
Temperature
15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.8 km
Shallow
30.8 km
30.8 km — deeper 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 79 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 92 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 282 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 424 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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