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M3.9 Depth: 12.5 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 12:45:27 UTC Local time: —
M3.9 earthquake near Greece on Jul 16, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.9 Earthquake near Greece (Greece) · 2026-07-16 12:45:27 UTC

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: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

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

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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 (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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

  • 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

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