M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Neraida, Thessaly (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 17:51:20 UTC Local time: —

M3.5 earthquake near Neraida on Apr 16, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.5 Earthquake near Neraida, Thessaly (Greece) · 2026-04-16 17:51:20 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Neraida, Thessaly (Greece) on April 16, 2026 at 17:51 UTC. 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 event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia. Greece: 48 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-16 17:51:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Thessaly

City

Neraida

County

Karditsa Regional Unit

Village

Neraida

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

39.12000, 21.77000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 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

Methana

Distance: 215 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 357 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 435 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 439 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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