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M1.5 Depth: 22.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Demos Zerou, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 23:01:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Demos Zerou, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on March 1, 2026 at 23:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 90 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
22.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-01 23:01:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Demos Zerou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Prebezas
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.33380, 20.84015
Temperature
3.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.9 km
Shallow
22.9 km
22.9 km — deeper than 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: 289 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 430 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 490 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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