M0.9 Depth: 8.6 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-03-22 02:23:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Greece on March 22, 2026 at 02:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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 event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 02:23:40 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.40958, 21.79459
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 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: 161 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 387 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 388 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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