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M1.8 Depth: 32.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Southern Greece

UTC time: 2026-03-21 09:36:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Southern Greece on March 21, 2026 at 09:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
32.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 09:36:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
37.80075, 21.12900
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.5 km
Shallow
32.5 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: 195 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 318 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 409 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 411 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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