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M2.2 Depth: 17.5 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region

UTC time: 2026-03-08 05:06:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Greece-Albania Border Region on March 8, 2026 at 05:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-08 05:06:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.60800, 20.66299
Temperature
10.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.5 km
Shallow
17.5 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
    Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 495 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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