M3.0 Depth: 54.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Laista, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 10:25:39 UTC Local time:
M3.0 earthquake near Laista on Jul 15, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Laista, Epirus (Greece) · 2026-07-15 10:25:39 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Laista, Epirus (Greece) on July 15, 2026 at 10:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 60 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
54.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 10:25:39 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Village
Laista
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.94955, 20.97812
Temperature
30.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54.5 km
Shallow
54.5 km
54.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 330 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 471 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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