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M3.0 Depth: 16.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 16:07:09 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Greece on Aug 11, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Greece (Greece) · 2026-08-11 16:07:09 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Greece (Greece) on August 11, 2026 at 16:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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 60 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
16.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 16:07:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.56410, 24.29950
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.6 km
Shallow
16.6 km
16.6 km — close to the regional average (14.8 km)
Regional average: 14.8 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: 232 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 319 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 354 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 364 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 380 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 415 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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