M1.8 Depth: 10.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Skopelos, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-18 04:52:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 18, 2026 at 04:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Skopelos, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece). With a focal depth of about 11 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: 73 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

10.7 km

UTC time

2026-03-18 04:52:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Thessalias

City

Skopelos

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Sporadon

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.14749, 23.77762

Temperature

12.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.7 km

10.7 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

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Kolumbo

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