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M3.1 Depth: 3.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Rhodes Regional Unit, South Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 15:45:31 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Rhodes Regional Unit on Aug 15, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Rhodes Regional Unit, South Aegean (Greece) · 2026-08-15 15:45:31 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 15:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Rhodes Regional Unit, South Aegean (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 61 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.2 km
Shallow
3.2 km
3.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 218 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 222 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 313 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 314 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 442 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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