Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 14.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Epirus · Chin'ka
Country overviewGreece · Epirus
M3.2 Earthquake near Chin'ka, Epirus (Greece)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Chin'ka, Epirus (Greece) on August 17, 2026 at 12:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.
Details
ID
f003597a196004bd9637c343df4b533c5ef7b204
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
14.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 12:57:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Chin'ka
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.61810,
20.64290
Temperature
26.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14.3 km
14.3 km — close to the regional average (14.6 km)
Regional average: 14.6 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
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Methana
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Milos
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Stromboli
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Panarea
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Palinuro
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
495
Country (24h)
Greece
70