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M1.5 Depth: 12.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-03-16 04:22:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Greece on March 16, 2026 at 04:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 04:22:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
38.83530, 20.93857
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 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: 249 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 389 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 475 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 477 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 496 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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