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M3.0 Earthquake near Katapola, South Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 09:05:04 UTC Local time: —

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M3.0 Earthquake near Katapola, South Aegean (Greece) · 2026-07-05 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.0 Earthquake near Katapola, South Aegean (Greece) · 2026-07-05 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On July 5, 2026 at 09:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Katapola, South Aegean (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 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 78 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

ID
24f01c94bae83e88bef0d007ba21b81ea2f7b8c9
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
14.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 09:05:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
South Aegean
City
Katapola
County
Naxos Regional Unit
Village
Katapola
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.82940, 25.83850
Temperature
24.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.9 km
Shallow
14.9 km
14.9 km — close to the regional average (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 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

  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 46 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 62 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 239 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 306 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

South Aegean

Context for this earthquake

09 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 33 Catalogue entries

Of 32 other entries for this area and period, 31 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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