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M1.3 Depth: 18.2 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Southern Greece

UTC time: 2026-03-12 02:09:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Southern Greece on March 12, 2026 at 02:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
18.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-12 02:09:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
37.52460, 21.65795
Temperature
7.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.2 km
Shallow
18.2 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: 148 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 263 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 355 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 357 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 499 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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