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M3.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Agios Nikolaos, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 19:02:29 UTC Local time: —
M3.6 earthquake near Agios Nikolaos on Apr 12, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near Agios Nikolaos, Epirus (Greece) · 2026-04-12 19:02:29 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 12, 2026 at 19:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Agios Nikolaos, Epirus (Greece). 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 event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 44 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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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 (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

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