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M1.6 Depth: 10.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Sitagron, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 07:51:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Sitagron, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece) on March 3, 2026 at 07:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 81 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 07:51:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes
City
Demotike Enoteta Sitagron
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Dramas
Village
Argyroupole
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.12412, 24.04953
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 km
10.9 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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  • Methana
    Distance: 395 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 475 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Milos
    Distance: 493 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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