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M3.1 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece

UTC time: 2026-05-18 05:11:18 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece on May 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece · 2026-05-18 05:11:18 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Dodecanese Islands, Greece on May 18, 2026 at 05:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 05:11:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
35.41000, 27.64000
Temperature
19.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 230 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 230 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 321 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 361 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 456 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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