M1.6 Depth: 12.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Palikes, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-23 03:36:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Palikes, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece) on March 23, 2026 at 03:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 73 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

12.1 km

UTC time

2026-03-23 03:36:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Ionion Neson

City

Demotike Enoteta Palikes

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias

Village

Phabatata

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.20770, 20.39154

Temperature

13.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.1 km

12.1 km — shallower 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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