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M1.7 Depth: 10.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Greece Bulgaria Border Region

UTC time: 2026-03-16 15:31:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Greece Bulgaria Border Region on March 16, 2026 at 15:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 15:31:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
41.31638, 24.03122
Temperature
8.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.4 km
Shallow
10.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 416 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 489 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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