M2.0 Depth: 8.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Ionian Sea

UTC time: 2026-03-19 14:04:03 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Ionian Sea on March 19, 2026 at 14:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 14:04:03 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.87994, 20.31647
Temperature
12.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 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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