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M4.5 Depth: 6.8 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Ioannina, Ipeiros (Yunanistan)

UTC time: 2026-03-20 09:05:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Ioannina, Ipeiros (Yunanistan) on March 20, 2026 at 09:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
6.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 09:05:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
afad
Coordinates
39.83972, 21.01833
Temperature
6.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.8 km
Shallow
6.8 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: 318 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 459 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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