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M3.1 Depth: 4.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Sidirokastro, Central Macedonia (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 08:03:15 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Sidirokastro on Aug 27, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Sidirokastro, Central Macedonia (Greece) · 2026-08-27 08:03:15 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2026 at 08:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Sidirokastro, Central Macedonia (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 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 ISC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 km — shallower than 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

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