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M2.1 Depth: 24.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Leukadas, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 00:50:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Leukadas, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece) on March 1, 2026 at 00:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 94 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
24.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-01 00:50:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Ionion Neson
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Leukadas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Leukadas
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.73407, 20.35357
Temperature
12.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.5 km
Shallow
24.5 km
24.5 km — deeper 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

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