M3.4 Depth: 13.6 km

M3.4 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 05:17:41 UTC Local time: —

M3.4 earthquake near Periphereia Stereas Elladas on Jan 1, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.4 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA (Greece) · 2026-01-01 05:17:41 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near AEGEAN SEA (Greece) on January 1, 2026 at 05:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

13.6 km

UTC time

2026-01-01 05:17:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.17470, 24.13970

Temperature

5.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.6 km

13.6 km — close to the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 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: 94 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 219 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 226 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 319 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 384 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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