M2.3 Depth: 37.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Larissou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 13:50:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Larissou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on March 3, 2026 at 13:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 37 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: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

37.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-03 13:50:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Larissou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Achaias

Village

Lakkopetra

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.20625, 21.44625

Temperature

14.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

37 km

37 km — deeper 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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Santorini

Distance: 403 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 403 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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