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M1.5 Depth: 19.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Ellenopyrgos, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 20:26:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Ellenopyrgos, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece) on March 1, 2026 at 20:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
19.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-01 20:26:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Thessalias
City
Ellenopyrgos
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Karditsas
Village
Ellenopyrgos
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.39926, 21.72867
Temperature
2.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.2 km
Shallow
19.2 km
19.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 242 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 383 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 459 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 463 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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