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M1.4 Depth: 13.9 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Lankadas, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 18:25:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 18:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Lankadas, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
13.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 18:25:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias
City
Lankadas
County
Metropolitike Enoteta Thessalonikes
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.76340, 23.07724

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.9 km
Shallow
13.9 km
13.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 350 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 467 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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