M2.3 Depth: 56.5 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Eraias, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-28 02:57:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 28, 2026 at 02:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Eraias, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 57 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: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

56.5 km

UTC time

2026-03-28 02:57:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Peloponnesou

City

Demotike Enoteta Eraias

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Arkadias

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.66388, 21.92413

Temperature

6.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

56.5 km

56.5 km — deeper 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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Methana

Distance: 124 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 338 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 340 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 479 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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