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M1.6 Depth: 18.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Bytinas, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-07 08:27:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 7, 2026 at 08:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Bytinas, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 18 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 81 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
18.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-07 08:27:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Peloponnesou
City
Demotike Enoteta Bytinas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Arkadias
Village
Magouliana
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.64236, 22.11411
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.4 km
Shallow
18.4 km
18.4 km — deeper 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

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  • Santorini
    Distance: 322 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 324 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
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    Distance: 462 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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