M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Demos Pyrgou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-23 05:49:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 23, 2026 at 05:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Demos Pyrgou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 73 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-23 05:49:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demos Pyrgou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias

Village

Katsaros

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.72836, 21.41481

Temperature

10.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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Santorini

Distance: 383 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 385 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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