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M3.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Ydra, Periphereia Attikes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 03:11:18 UTC Local time: —
M3.4 earthquake near Ydra on May 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.4 Earthquake near Ydra, Periphereia Attikes (Greece) · 2026-05-20 03:11:18 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Ydra, Periphereia Attikes (Greece) on May 20, 2026 at 03:11 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: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 03:11:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Attikes
City
Ydra
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Neson
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.39000, 23.44000
Temperature
20.0°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 (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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 27 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 205 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 206 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 342 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 464 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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