M2.2 Depth: 12.9 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Demos Kalamatas, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-22 09:16:05 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 09:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Demos Kalamatas, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 09:16:05 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Periphereia Peloponnesou
City
Demos Kalamatas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Messenias
Village
Krasopoula
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.19101, 22.06741
Temperature
15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.9 km
Shallow
12.9 km
12.9 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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  • Methana
    Distance: 121 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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    Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 309 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 313 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 457 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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