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M3.9 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 12:45:27 UTC Local time: —

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M3.9 Earthquake near Greece (Greece) · 2026-07-16 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.9 Earthquake near Greece (Greece) · 2026-07-16 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 12:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). With a focal depth of about 13 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

ID
f988ba98b63373bc180936b586955204e840967f
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
12.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 12:45:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Greece
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.59330, 25.78160
Temperature
26.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.5 km
Shallow
12.5 km
12.5 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

Felt reports

63felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Jul 18, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

Volcanoes nearby

  • Santorini
    Distance: 97 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 107 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 314 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 411 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

Greece

Context for this earthquake

07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 883 Catalogue entries

Of 882 other entries for this area and period, 186 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
501
Country (24h)
Greece
61
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