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M3.9 Depth: 10.3 km

M3.9 Earthquake near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 01:35:18 UTC Local time: —
M3.9 earthquake near Periphereia Dytikes Elladas on Jan 3, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.9 Earthquake near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece) · 2026-01-03 01:35:18 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 3, 2026 at 01:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 01:35:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.43910, 21.66280
Temperature
16.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.3 km
Shallow
10.3 km
10.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.1 km)
Regional average: 15.1 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: 149 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 351 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 354 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 497 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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