M3.5 Depth: 19.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Istiaia, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-02 15:07:44 UTC Local time: —

M3.5 earthquake near Istiaia on Mar 2, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.5 Earthquake near Istiaia, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) · 2026-03-02 15:07:44 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Istiaia, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) on March 2, 2026 at 15:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 84 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

19.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-02 15:07:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Istiaia

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.01000, 23.13000

Temperature

10.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19 km

19 km — deeper than 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 156 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 281 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 345 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 352 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 444 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 469 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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