M1.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Ionian Sea

UTC time: 2026-03-26 00:16:36 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Ionian Sea on March 26, 2026 at 00:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 00:16:36 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.88654, 20.46458
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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