M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Tsaritsani, Thessaly (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 21:19:42 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 21:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Tsaritsani, Thessaly (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 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 Seismological Survey of Serbia. Greece: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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: 274 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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    Distance: 474 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
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    Distance: 480 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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