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M1.8 Depth: 8.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Kompothekrata, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 00:21:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 16, 2026 at 00:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Kompothekrata, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 00:21:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Ionion Neson
City
Kompothekrata
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias
Village
Kompothekrata
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.14728, 20.48859
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 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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    Distance: 475 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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    Distance: 477 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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