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M1.4 Depth: 8.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Krepene, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-04 11:24:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Krepene, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece) on March 4, 2026 at 11:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 81 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-04 11:24:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias
City
Krepene
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Kastorias
Village
Krepene
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.48920, 21.35284
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 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: 362 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 499 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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