M3.0 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Palikes, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-27 17:59:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Palikes, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece) on March 27, 2026 at 17:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 70 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-27 17:59:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Ionion Neson

City

Demotike Enoteta Palikes

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias

Village

Atheras

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.35007, 20.40299

Temperature

10.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16 km

16 km — close to 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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