M0.8 Depth: 15.6 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-02 23:56:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 2, 2026 at 23:56 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 84 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

15.6 km

UTC time

2026-03-02 23:56:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Ionion Neson

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.40317, 20.48813

Temperature

13.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15.6 km

15.6 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

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Stats (last 24h)

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