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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Ouranoupoli, Central Macedonia (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-27 01:12:33 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Ouranoupoli on Mar 27, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Ouranoupoli, Central Macedonia (Greece) · 2026-03-27 01:12:33 UTC

About this earthquake

On March 27, 2026 at 01:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Ouranoupoli, Central Macedonia (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 71 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.1 km)
Regional average: 15.1 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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  • Kula
    Distance: 435 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 441 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 452 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 498 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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