M1.1 Depth: 8.3 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Peramatos, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-12 20:22:23 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 12, 2026 at 20:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Peramatos, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-12 20:22:23 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Demotike Enoteta Peramatos
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Kranoula
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.73984, 20.78659

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 km
8.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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: 323 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 465 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 491 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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