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M1.9 Depth: 5.6 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Thebaion, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 19:28:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 26, 2026 at 19:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Thebaion, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 91 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 19:28:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Thebaion
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Boiotias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.33542, 23.35007
Temperature
5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 80 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 276 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 281 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 388 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 451 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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