M1.2 Depth: 13.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Laliza, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-23 20:24:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Laliza, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on March 23, 2026 at 20:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
13.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 20:24:15 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Laliza
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Laliza
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.59793, 20.61081
Temperature
5.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.4 km
Shallow
13.4 km
13.4 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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  • Palinuro
    Distance: 496 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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