M3.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Lyngos, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 16:10:41 UTC Local time: —

M3.4 earthquake near Lyngos on Aug 15, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.4 Earthquake near Lyngos, Epirus (Greece) · 2026-08-15 16:10:41 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 16:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Lyngos, Epirus (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 59 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-15 16:10:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Epirus

City

Lyngos

County

Ioannina Regional Unit

Village

Lyngos

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.59000, 20.72000

Temperature

24.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (14.8 km)

Regional average: 14.8 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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