M1.7 Depth: 12.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Polykarpe, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-18 02:58:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Polykarpe, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece) on March 18, 2026 at 02:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 73 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

12.6 km

UTC time

2026-03-18 02:58:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias

City

Polykarpe

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Kastorias

Village

Polykarpe

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.53818, 21.30203

Temperature

1.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.6 km

12.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 369 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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