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M1.5 Depth: 25.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Demos Andritsainas - Krestenon, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 16:11:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Demos Andritsainas - Krestenon, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on February 16, 2026 at 16:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
25.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 16:11:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Demos Andritsainas - Krestenon
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.50412, 21.88889
Temperature
9.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.7 km
Shallow
25.7 km
25.7 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 128 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 243 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 335 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 337 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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