M3.0 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Demos Elassonas, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 21:19:39 UTC Local time: —

M3.0 earthquake near Demos Elassonas on May 3, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.0 Earthquake near Demos Elassonas, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece) · 2026-05-03 21:19:39 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 21:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Demos Elassonas, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece). With a focal depth of about 8 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-03 21:19:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Thessalias

City

Demos Elassonas

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Larisas

Village

Praitorio

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.79523, 22.05414

Temperature

4.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 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: 266 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 402 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 471 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 477 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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