M1.8 Depth: 11.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Demos Artaion, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-12 11:35:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 12, 2026 at 11:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Demos Artaion, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 69 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-12 11:35:49 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Demos Artaion
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Artas
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.26834, 20.98801
Temperature
13.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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: 275 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 416 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 499 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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