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M3.1 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Demos Zitsas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-09 18:31:17 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Demos Zitsas on Mar 9, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Demos Zitsas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) · 2026-03-09 18:31:17 UTC

About this earthquake

On March 9, 2026 at 18:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Demos Zitsas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 82 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-09 18:31:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Demos Zitsas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Demos Zitsas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.61000, 20.65000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 321 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 463 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 477 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 494 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 499 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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