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M3.4 Earthquake near Metochi, Central Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 03:22:50 UTC Local time: —

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M3.4 Earthquake near Metochi, Central Greece (Greece) · 2026-05-04 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.4 Earthquake near Metochi, Central Greece (Greece) · 2026-05-04 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Metochi, Central Greece (Greece) on May 4, 2026 at 03:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 99 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

ID
1f46e727cae9955bad17c5903dc8041242a5ba7c
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 03:22:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Central Greece
City
Metochi
County
Euboea Regional Unit
Village
Metochi
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
38.62000, 23.99000

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (14.5 km)
Regional average: 14.5 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 125 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 268 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 276 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 359 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 394 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

Central Greece

Context for this earthquake

14 Sep 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 50 Catalogue entries

Of 49 other entries for this area and period, 20 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
597
Country (24h)
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99
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