M1.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demos Grebenon, Apokentromene Dioikese Epeirou - Dytikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 23:31:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 23:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Demos Grebenon, Apokentromene Dioikese Epeirou - Dytikes Makedonias (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: 73 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-21 23:31:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Apokentromene Dioikese Epeirou - Dytikes Makedonias

City

Demos Grebenon

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Grebenon

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.12928, 21.53774

Map

Depth profile

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

Distance: 458 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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