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

Greece

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

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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