A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck at 7:35 a.m. local time on Friday, March 6, 2026, south of the Greek island of Kastellorizo — known officially as Megisti — in the southeastern Aegean Sea.
Location and Depth
According to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens, the quake’s epicenter was recorded in the sea, approximately 156 kilometers south-southwest of Kastellorizo. The focal depth was measured at 35 kilometers.
No Damage Reported
Authorities confirmed no injuries or damage resulted from the tremor.