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M1.6 Depth: 13.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region

UTC time: 2026-03-26 00:19:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Greece-Albania Border Region on March 26, 2026 at 00:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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
M1.6
Depth
13.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 00:19:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.62997, 20.64011
Temperature
5.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.4 km
Shallow
13.4 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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