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M3.0 Depth: 8.4 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Promachonos, Central Macedonia (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 09:33:20 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Promachonos on Aug 27, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Promachonos, Central Macedonia (Greece) · 2026-08-27 09:33:20 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2026 at 09:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Promachonos, Central Macedonia (Greece). With a focal depth of about 8 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: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 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

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    Distance: 413 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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