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M3.0 Depth: 4.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Oitylos Municipal Unit, Peloponnese Region (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 07:27:41 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Oitylos Municipal Unit on Aug 11, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Oitylos Municipal Unit, Peloponnese Region (Greece) · 2026-08-11 07:27:41 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2026 at 07:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Oitylos Municipal Unit, Peloponnese Region (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 EMSC. Greece: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 km
4.6 km — shallower than the regional average (14.8 km)
Regional average: 14.8 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: 147 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 265 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 272 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 422 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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