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M3.1 Depth: 12.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE

UTC time: 2026-05-08 01:24:56 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE on May 8, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE · 2026-05-08 01:24:56 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 8, 2026 at 01:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE. With a focal depth of about 12 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 01:24:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.41810, 27.44200
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 214 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 215 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 364 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 441 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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