M1.5 Depth: 13.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Sochos, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 20:38:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Sochos, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece) on March 21, 2026 at 20:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 73 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

13.2 km

UTC time

2026-03-21 20:38:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias

City

Sochos

County

Metropolitike Enoteta Thessalonikes

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.74783, 23.31986

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.2 km

13.2 km — close to the regional average (15.1 km)

Regional average: 15.1 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: 348 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 461 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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