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M3.1 Depth: 28.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Methoni Municipal Unit, Peloponnese Region (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 17:01:05 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Methoni Municipal Unit on Jul 30, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Methoni Municipal Unit, Peloponnese Region (Greece) · 2026-07-30 17:01:05 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Methoni Municipal Unit, Peloponnese Region (Greece) on July 30, 2026 at 17:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 km
28 km — deeper than the regional average (15 km)
Regional average: 15 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: 170 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 335 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 341 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 489 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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