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M1.4 Depth: 8.1 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 11:30:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece) on March 3, 2026 at 11:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 82 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 11:30:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Ionion Neson
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.40500, 20.47989
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 km — shallower 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

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