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M1.9 Depth: 14.6 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Prosotsanes, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 06:18:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 16, 2026 at 06:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Prosotsanes, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
14.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 06:18:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes
City
Demotike Enoteta Prosotsanes
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Dramas
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.17950, 24.04266
Temperature
11.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.6 km
Shallow
14.6 km
14.6 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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  • Milos
    Distance: 499 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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