M3.6 Depth: 15.4 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Delbinakopoulo, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 06:18:16 UTC Local time:
M3.6 earthquake near Delbinakopoulo on May 17, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near Delbinakopoulo, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) · 2026-05-17 06:18:16 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 06:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Delbinakopoulo, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 79 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
15.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 06:18:16 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Delbinakopoulo
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Delbinakopoulo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.64510, 20.64790
Temperature
14.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.4 km
Shallow
15.4 km
15.4 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

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