M2.3 Depth: 8.4 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Demos Zitsas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 19:27:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Demos Zitsas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on March 21, 2026 at 19:27 UTC. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

8.4 km

UTC time

2026-03-21 19:27:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Demos Zitsas

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Demos Zitsas

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.59381, 20.64606

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Depth profile

Shallow

8.4 km

8.4 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

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