M1.9 Depth: 21.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Demos Dodones, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-18 03:27:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 18, 2026 at 03:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Demos Dodones, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 21 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

M1.9

Depth

21.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-18 03:27:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Demos Dodones

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.58328, 20.62088

Temperature

7.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

21 km

21 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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