M1.2 Depth: 18.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Demos Dodones, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-22 09:05:28 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 09:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Demos Dodones, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 18 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
18.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 09:05:28 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Demos Dodones
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.58145, 20.63187
Temperature
11.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.4 km
Shallow
18.4 km
18.4 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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