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M1.7 Depth: 8.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Greece Bulgaria Border Region

UTC time: 2026-03-22 05:27:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Greece Bulgaria Border Region on March 22, 2026 at 05:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 05:27:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
41.15341, 24.88083
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 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: 415 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 422 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Milos
    Distance: 497 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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