M3.0 Depth: 10.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Chin'ka, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 08:18:31 UTC Local time: —

M3.0 earthquake near Chin'ka on Apr 7, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.0 Earthquake near Chin'ka, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) · 2026-04-07 08:18:31 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Chin'ka, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on April 7, 2026 at 08:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

10.5 km

UTC time

2026-04-07 08:18:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Chin'ka

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Chin'ka

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.61441, 20.63370

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.5 km

10.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)

Regional average: 15.2 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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