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M3.0 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 21:40:31 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Greece on Jul 2, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Greece (Greece) · 2026-07-02 21:40:31 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 2, 2026 at 21:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 12 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 116 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-02 21:40:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.23910, 25.30800
Temperature
24.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 332 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 338 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 401 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 413 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 427 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 437 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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