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M3.2 Depth: 1.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Karpathos-Kasos Regional Unit, South Aegean (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 21:10:35 UTC Local time: —
M3.2 earthquake near Karpathos-Kasos Regional Unit on Aug 26, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near Karpathos-Kasos Regional Unit, South Aegean (Greece) · 2026-08-26 21:10:35 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Karpathos-Kasos Regional Unit, South Aegean (Greece) on August 26, 2026 at 21:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 km
1.7 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 164 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 166 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 334 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 390 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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