M4.3 Depth: 17.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Agios Nikolaos, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-24 21:57:01 UTC Local time: —

M4.3 earthquake near Agios Nikolaos on Mar 24, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.3 Earthquake near Agios Nikolaos, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) · 2026-03-24 21:57:01 UTC

About this earthquake

On March 24, 2026 at 21:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Agios Nikolaos, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 74 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

17.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-24 21:57:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Agios Nikolaos

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Agios Nikolaos

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.56000, 20.64000

Temperature

7.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17 km

17 km — close to 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

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