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M3.4 Depth: 6.9 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 05:14:02 UTC Local time: —
M3.4 earthquake near Greece on Aug 15, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.4 Earthquake near Greece (Greece) · 2026-08-15 05:14:02 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 05:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 05:14:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.77140, 27.61000
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 km — shallower than 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 209 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 211 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 303 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 323 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 433 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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