M1.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region

UTC time: 2026-03-13 14:37:24 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 13, 2026 at 14:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Greece-Albania Border Region. With a focal depth of about 10 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
M1.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 14:37:24 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.52642, 20.42651
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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