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M1.2 Depth: 20.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Prebeza, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 00:57:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Prebeza, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on February 8, 2026 at 00:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 00:57:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Prebeza
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Prebezas
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.99689, 20.63873
Temperature
13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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

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