M4.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near GREECE

UTC time: 2026-03-17 10:37:02 UTC Local time:
M4.1 earthquake near GREECE on Mar 17, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.1 Earthquake near GREECE · 2026-03-17 10:37:02 UTC

About this earthquake

On March 17, 2026 at 10:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near GREECE. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-17 10:37:02 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.59000, 20.61000
Temperature
12.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 323 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 474 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 490 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 496 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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