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M2.0 Depth: 18.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region

UTC time: 2026-03-15 01:18:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 15, 2026 at 01:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Greece-Albania Border Region. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
18.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-15 01:18:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.59564, 20.63324
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.3 km
Shallow
18.3 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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