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M3.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Loutsa, Epirus (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 22:04:58 UTC Local time: —
M3.6 earthquake near Loutsa on Aug 5, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near Loutsa, Epirus (Greece) · 2026-08-05 22:04:58 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 22:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Loutsa, Epirus (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 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 EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 100 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 22:04:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Epirus
City
Loutsa
County
Preveza Regional Unit
Village
Loutsa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.18500, 20.53910
Temperature
26.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (14.9 km)
Regional average: 14.9 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: 299 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 440 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 462 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 491 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 492 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy

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