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M3.8 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 15:50:39 UTC Local time: —

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M3.8 Earthquake near Greece (Greece) · 2026-07-02 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.8 Earthquake near Greece (Greece) · 2026-07-02 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On July 2, 2026 at 15:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 6 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 AFAD. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 71 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

ID
6c52e1a90ca043f23a7477f08df8022d78012e5f
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-02 15:50:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
afad
Coordinates
34.85611, 24.43528
Temperature
25.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 km — shallower than the regional average (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 193 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 208 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 312 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 323 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

Greece

Context for this earthquake

09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 876 Catalogue entries

Of 875 other entries for this area and period, 209 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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