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M1.6 Depth: 10.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Greece

UTC time: 2026-03-16 11:57:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 11:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Greece. With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
10.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 11:57:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.26492, 22.34024
Temperature
7.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.5 km
Shallow
10.5 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: 113 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 338 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 340 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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