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M1.6 Depth: 19.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Ionian Sea

UTC time: 2026-03-19 23:14:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 19, 2026 at 23:14 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Ionian Sea. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
19.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 23:14:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
37.82318, 20.57648
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.4 km
Shallow
19.4 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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