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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Karpathos-Kasos Regional Unit, South Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 05:23:16 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Karpathos-Kasos Regional Unit on Jul 14, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Karpathos-Kasos Regional Unit, South Aegean (Greece) · 2026-07-14 05:23:16 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 14, 2026 at 05:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Karpathos-Kasos Regional Unit, South Aegean (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 195 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 197 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 285 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 376 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 422 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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