M1.6 Depth: 4.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Narkissos, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 09:56:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 1, 2026 at 09:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Narkissos, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 94 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

4.6 km

UTC time

2026-03-01 09:56:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Narkissos

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Prebezas

Village

Narkissos

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.25278, 20.61722

Temperature

14.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4.6 km

4.6 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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