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M3.6 Depth: 52.8 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Eastern Mediterranean Sea

UTC time: 2026-05-17 03:03:43 UTC Local time: —
M3.6 earthquake near Eastern Mediterranean Sea on May 17, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near Eastern Mediterranean Sea · 2026-05-17 03:03:43 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 03:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Eastern Mediterranean Sea. With a focal depth of about 53 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
52.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 03:03:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
35.10132, 28.01148
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52.8 km
Shallow
52.8 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 277 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 277 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 368 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 389 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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