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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Ionian Sea

UTC time: 2026-05-07 22:39:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 7, 2026 at 22:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Ionian Sea. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 22:39:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.01874, 19.97965
Temperature
19.1°C

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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
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

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  • Etna
    Distance: 447 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'357 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 462 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 467 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 468 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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