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M3.5 Depth: 11.7 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region

UTC time: 2026-03-08 04:19:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 8, 2026 at 04:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Greece-Albania Border Region. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
11.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-08 04:19:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.67300, 20.64102
Temperature
9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.7 km
Shallow
11.7 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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