M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Demos Zacharos, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-20 01:49:43 UTC Local time: —

M4.6 earthquake near Demos Zacharos on Mar 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.6 Earthquake near Demos Zacharos, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) · 2026-03-20 01:49:43 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Demos Zacharos, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on March 20, 2026 at 01:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Greece: 73 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-20 01:49:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demos Zacharos

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias

Source

usgs

Coordinates

37.47010, 21.64050

Temperature

8.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 150 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 263 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 354 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 357 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 499 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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