M1.3 Depth: 14.8 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Neochori, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-02 14:47:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Neochori, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece) on March 2, 2026 at 14:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

14.8 km

UTC time

2026-03-02 14:47:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias

City

Neochori

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes

Village

Neochori

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.46860, 23.68240

Temperature

10.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14.8 km

14.8 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: 318 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 424 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 465 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Kolumbo

Distance: 466 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 476 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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