M1.8 Depth: 17.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-20 19:47:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2026 at 19:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 73 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

17.9 km

UTC time

2026-03-20 19:47:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.71515, 21.17340

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17.9 km

17.9 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: 190 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 310 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 402 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 404 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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