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M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 18:33:17 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near Greece on Aug 31, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near Greece (Greece) · 2026-08-31 18:33:17 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on August 31, 2026 at 18:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 55 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 18:33:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.80760, 25.78430
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kula
    Distance: 239 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 252 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 255 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 263 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 269 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 275 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
554
Country (24h)
Greece
55
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