M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Kato Lapsista, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-06 03:34:31 UTC Local time:
M3.5 earthquake near Kato Lapsista on Apr 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near Kato Lapsista, Epirus (Greece) · 2026-04-06 03:34:31 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 03:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Kato Lapsista, Epirus (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

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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 (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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: 325 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 467 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 488 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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