M0.9 Depth: 4.5 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Demetsanas, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-22 23:20:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 22, 2026 at 23:20 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Demetsanas, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 73 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

4.5 km

UTC time

2026-03-22 23:20:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Peloponnesou

City

Demotike Enoteta Demetsanas

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Arkadias

Village

Zigobisti

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.57416, 22.05963

Temperature

6.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

4.5 km

4.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 112 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 232 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 324 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 325 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 465 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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