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M2.4 Depth: 15.5 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Palairou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 07:09:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Palairou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on February 26, 2026 at 07:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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: 91 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
15.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 07:09:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Palairou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Aitoloakarnanias
Village
Palairos
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.79913, 20.89874
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.5 km
Shallow
15.5 km
15.5 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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    Distance: 476 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 477 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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