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M3.4 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Thebes, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-10-05 00:15:24 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
Source
EMSC

Central Greece · Municipal Unit of Thebes

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M3.4 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Thebes, Central Greece (Greece) · 2026-10-05 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.4 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Thebes, Central Greece (Greece) · 2026-10-05 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On October 5, 2026 at 00:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Municipal Unit of Thebes, Central Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (14.3 km)
Regional average: 14.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 77 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 272 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 277 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 384 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 448 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

Central Greece

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 61 Catalogue entries

Of 60 other entries for this area and period, 25 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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