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M3.0 Depth: 26.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Karpathos-Kasos Regional Unit, South Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 21:12:12 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Karpathos-Kasos Regional Unit on Jul 8, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Karpathos-Kasos Regional Unit, South Aegean (Greece) · 2026-07-08 21:12:12 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Karpathos-Kasos Regional Unit, South Aegean (Greece) on July 8, 2026 at 21:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 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 NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 71 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.3 km
Shallow
26.3 km
26.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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

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