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M4.0 Depth: 17.2 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region

UTC time: 2026-03-20 09:50:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Greece-Albania Border Region on March 20, 2026 at 09:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
17.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 09:50:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.57687, 20.63095
Temperature
10.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.2 km
Shallow
17.2 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

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