M3.0 Depth: 10.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-01 07:38:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Dodecanese Islands, Greece on May 1, 2026 at 07:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 07:38:30 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.67374, 25.77255
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 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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