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M2.5 Depth: 12.6 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece

UTC time: 2026-03-14 10:00:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Dodecanese Islands, Greece on March 14, 2026 at 10:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
12.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 10:00:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.46454, 27.17194
Temperature
15.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.6 km
Shallow
12.6 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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