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M3.8 Depth: 9.9 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Kourenta, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 06:18:17 UTC Local time: —
M3.8 earthquake near Kourenta on May 17, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.8 Earthquake near Kourenta, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) · 2026-05-17 06:18:17 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 06:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Kourenta, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by INGV. Greece: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 06:18:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Kourenta
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Kourenta
Source
ingv
Coordinates
39.66020, 20.61380
Temperature
14.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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: 328 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 469 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 475 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 492 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 496 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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