M1.0 Depth: 9.1 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Naupaktou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-02 23:56:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 2, 2026 at 23:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Naupaktou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 84 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.0

Depth

9.1 km

UTC time

2026-03-02 23:56:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Naupaktou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Aitoloakarnanias

Village

Lygias

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.41782, 21.84494

Temperature

6.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.1 km

9.1 km — shallower 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

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Distance: 158 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

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Kolumbo

Distance: 384 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 385 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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