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M3.1 Depth: 12.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Messenia Regional Unit, Peloponnese Region (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 14:40:32 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Messenia Regional Unit on Aug 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Messenia Regional Unit, Peloponnese Region (Greece) · 2026-08-20 14:40:32 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Messenia Regional Unit, Peloponnese Region (Greece) on August 20, 2026 at 14:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 74 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.5 km
Shallow
12.5 km
12.5 km — close to the regional average (14.7 km)
Regional average: 14.7 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: 183 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 345 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 351 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 500 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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