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M3.2 Depth: 13.5 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Naxos Regional Unit, South Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 08:05:54 UTC Local time: —
M3.2 earthquake near Naxos Regional Unit on Aug 5, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near Naxos Regional Unit, South Aegean (Greece) · 2026-08-05 08:05:54 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 08:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Naxos Regional Unit, South Aegean (Greece). With a focal depth of about 14 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 78 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.5 km
Shallow
13.5 km
13.5 km — close to the regional average (14.9 km)
Regional average: 14.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 36 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 51 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 243 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 316 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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