M1.8 Depth: 14.4 km

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

UTC time: 2026-03-27 22:46:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Demos Dodones, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on March 27, 2026 at 22:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 70 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

14.4 km

UTC time

2026-03-27 22:46:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Demos Dodones

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.57779, 20.61630

Temperature

3.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14.4 km

14.4 km — close to 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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