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M1.8 Depth: 16.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Laliza, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-31 14:12:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Laliza, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on March 31, 2026 at 14:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
16.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-31 14:12:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Laliza
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Laliza
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.60663, 20.61676
Temperature
8.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.5 km
Shallow
16.5 km
16.5 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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