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M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Zakynthos Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 03:21:18 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near Zakynthos Regional Unit on Aug 3, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near Zakynthos Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece) · 2026-08-03 03:21:18 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2026 at 03:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Zakynthos Regional Unit, Ioanian Islands (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 98 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower 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: 222 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 327 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 418 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 422 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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