M2.2 Depth: 17.9 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Erisou, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 01:24:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Erisou, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece) on March 3, 2026 at 01:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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. Greece: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

17.9 km

UTC time

2026-03-03 01:24:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Ionion Neson

City

Demotike Enoteta Erisou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias

Village

Matsoukata

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.44894, 20.56686

Temperature

13.3°C

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

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Stromboli

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Panarea

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Santorini

Distance: 483 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 484 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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