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M2.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region

UTC time: 2026-03-08 03:50:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Greece-Albania Border Region on March 8, 2026 at 03:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-08 03:50:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.59052, 20.48476
Temperature
7.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

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