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M3.2 Depth: 16.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Kourenta, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-15 06:18:20 UTC Local time: —
M3.2 earthquake near Kourenta on Mar 15, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near Kourenta, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) · 2026-03-15 06:18:20 UTC

About this earthquake

On March 15, 2026 at 06:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Kourenta, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 74 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
16.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-15 06:18:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Kourenta
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Kourenta
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.66110, 20.63004
Temperature
12.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.7 km
Shallow
16.7 km
16.7 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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