Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 4.7 km
- Source
- ISC
Central Macedonia · Sidirokastro
Country overviewGreece · Central Macedonia
M3.1 Earthquake near Sidirokastro, Central Macedonia (Greece)
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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 60 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.
Details
ID
2ac38837f61e23366bc2d2cfe32e6d069a36fdf5
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 08:03:15 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
isc
Coordinates
41.31000,
23.38000
Temperature
30.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 km — shallower than the regional average (14.3 km)
Regional average: 14.3 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 839 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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571
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Greece
60
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