M1.8 Depth: 11.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Palairou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 12:13:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Palairou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on March 3, 2026 at 12:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

11.3 km

UTC time

2026-03-03 12:13:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Palairou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Aitoloakarnanias

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.81058, 20.76920

Temperature

15.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.3 km

11.3 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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Stromboli

Distance: 481 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
Kolumbo

Distance: 487 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 487 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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