M2.0 Depth: 17.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-18 03:58:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 18, 2026 at 03:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 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. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 73 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

17.5 km

UTC time

2026-03-18 03:58:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Ionion Neson

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.64740, 20.67535

Temperature

14.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17.5 km

17.5 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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