M1.6 Depth: 15.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Deskates, Apokentromene Dioikese Epeirou - Dytikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 01:10:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Deskates, Apokentromene Dioikese Epeirou - Dytikes Makedonias (Greece) on February 7, 2026 at 01:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

15.6 km

UTC time

2026-02-07 01:10:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Apokentromene Dioikese Epeirou - Dytikes Makedonias

City

Demotike Enoteta Deskates

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Grebenon

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.86527, 21.91452

Temperature

6.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15.6 km

15.6 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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Kolumbo

Distance: 485 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

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Stats (last 24h)

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