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M3.4 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Aegean Sea (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 23:22:29 UTC Local time: —
M3.4 earthquake near Aegean Sea on Jan 2, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.4 Earthquake near Aegean Sea (Greece) · 2026-01-02 23:22:29 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Aegean Sea (Greece) on January 2, 2026 at 23:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 23:22:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.98224, 25.97626
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 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

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    Distance: 276 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 277 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 286 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 288 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 291 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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