M1.1 Depth: 8.9 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Demos Zacharos, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-02 23:12:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Demos Zacharos, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on March 2, 2026 at 23:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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

M1.1

Depth

8.9 km

UTC time

2026-03-02 23:12:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demos Zacharos

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias

Village

Schinoi

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.47894, 21.68243

Temperature

7.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.9 km

8.9 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 146 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 259 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 351 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 354 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 496 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

Historic earthquake map · Greece

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Greece

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

593

Country (24h)