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M3.1 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Karpathos-Kasos Regional Unit, South Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 12:13:53 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Karpathos-Kasos Regional Unit on Jul 2, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Karpathos-Kasos Regional Unit, South Aegean (Greece) · 2026-07-02 12:13:53 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Karpathos-Kasos Regional Unit, South Aegean (Greece) on July 2, 2026 at 12:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 124 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 199 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 201 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 288 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 380 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 426 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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