M1.9 Depth: 9.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Sphakioton, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-24 23:06:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 24, 2026 at 23:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Sphakioton, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 73 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

9.2 km

UTC time

2026-03-24 23:06:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Ionion Neson

City

Demotike Enoteta Sphakioton

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Leukadas

Village

Exantheia

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.73962, 20.62317

Temperature

13.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.2 km

9.2 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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