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M1.5 Depth: 14.3 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Phrankistas, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 18:02:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 25, 2026 at 18:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Phrankistas, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 91 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
14.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-25 18:02:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Phrankistas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Eurytanias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.89847, 21.52084
Temperature
4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.3 km
Shallow
14.3 km
14.3 km — close to 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: 213 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 437 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 440 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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