M2.9 Depth: 8.9 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Kalochori, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-22 19:30:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 19:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Kalochori, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 73 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

8.9 km

UTC time

2026-03-22 19:30:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Kalochori

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Kalochori

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.67484, 20.60806

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Depth profile

Shallow

8.9 km

8.9 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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