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M1.8 Depth: 6.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Polydroso, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-29 00:15:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Polydroso, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on March 29, 2026 at 00:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 67 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-29 00:15:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Polydroso
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Thesprotias
Village
Polydroso
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.63684, 20.48035
Temperature
3.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 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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