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M3.0 Depth: 13.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Nafpaktos, Western Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 06:12:36 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Municipal Unit of Nafpaktos on Aug 12, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Nafpaktos, Western Greece (Greece) · 2026-08-12 06:12:36 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Municipal Unit of Nafpaktos, Western Greece (Greece) on August 12, 2026 at 06:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 57 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.5 km
Shallow
13.5 km
13.5 km — close to the regional average (14.8 km)
Regional average: 14.8 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 163 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 303 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 389 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 390 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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