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M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 12:30:54 UTC Local time: —
M3.6 earthquake near Greece on Aug 26, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near Greece (Greece) · 2026-08-26 12:30:54 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on August 26, 2026 at 12:30 UTC. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 12:30:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.48490, 24.23830
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Milos
    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 104 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 111 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 149 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 444 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
556
Country (24h)
Greece
67
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