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M1.5 Depth: 14.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Erisou, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 20:21:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Erisou, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece) on February 27, 2026 at 20:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 92 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 20:21:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Ionion Neson
City
Demotike Enoteta Erisou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias
Village
Antipata
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.47961, 20.53162
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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

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