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M4.5 Depth: 13.8 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Ioannina, Ipeiros (Yunanistan)

UTC time: 2026-03-20 09:40:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Ioannina, Ipeiros (Yunanistan) on March 20, 2026 at 09:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
13.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 09:40:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
afad
Coordinates
39.76617, 20.87917
Temperature
6.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.8 km
Shallow
13.8 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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