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M1.8 Depth: 19.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Arbe, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 03:10:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Arbe, Periphereia Kretes (Greece) on February 5, 2026 at 03:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 71 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-05 03:10:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kretes
City
Arbe
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou
Village
Arbe
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.98093, 25.43289
Temperature
15.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 km
19 km — deeper 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 158 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 172 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 348 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 485 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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