M3.0 Depth: 11.7 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Polygyros, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 11:55:30 UTC Local time: —

M3.0 earthquake near Polygyros on Apr 7, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.0 Earthquake near Polygyros, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) · 2026-04-07 11:55:30 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 7, 2026 at 11:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Polygyros, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

11.7 km

UTC time

2026-04-07 11:55:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Polygyros

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Polygyros

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.57871, 20.67398

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.7 km

11.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 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

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Stats (last 24h)

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