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M3.3 Earthquake near Demos Zacharos (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 01:35:18 UTC Local time: —

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M3.3 Earthquake near Demos Zacharos (Greece) · 2026-01-03 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.3 Earthquake near Demos Zacharos (Greece) · 2026-01-03 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Demos Zacharos (Greece) on January 3, 2026 at 01:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

ID
fa1c228e4e4d325956d4df18e356429749307077
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 01:35:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Demos Zacharos
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.43912, 21.66275
Temperature
14.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.3 km
Shallow
10.3 km
10.3 km — shallower than the regional average (14.4 km)
Regional average: 14.4 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: 149 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 351 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 354 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 497 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

Greece

Context for this earthquake

16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 879 Catalogue entries

Of 878 other entries for this area and period, 455 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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