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M1.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Patra, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-28 23:25:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 28, 2026 at 23:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Patra, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-28 23:25:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Patra
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Achaias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.25403, 21.68079
Temperature
7.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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: 161 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 299 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 387 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 388 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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