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M3.6 Depth: 8.4 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lakonias, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 17:24:53 UTC Local time: —
M3.6 earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lakonias on Feb 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lakonias, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece) · 2026-02-18 17:24:53 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Lakonias, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece) on February 18, 2026 at 17:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 17:24:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Peloponnesou
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Lakonias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Lakonias
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.27228, 22.32330
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 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: 175 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 276 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 284 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 434 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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