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M1.4 Depth: 7.7 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Agios Christophoros Giourganistas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-31 00:13:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 31, 2026 at 00:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Agios Christophoros Giourganistas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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
M1.4
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-31 00:13:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Agios Christophoros Giourganistas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Agios Christophoros Giourganistas
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.63455, 20.65292
Temperature
4.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.7 km
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 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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