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M1.1 Depth: 7.9 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Kalindoion, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 08:40:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Kalindoion, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece) on February 8, 2026 at 08:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 08:40:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias
City
Demotike Enoteta Kalindoion
County
Metropolitike Enoteta Thessalonikes
Village
Petrokerasa
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.49103, 23.28095
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 319 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 433 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 481 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 490 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 497 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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