M2.1 Depth: 13.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Phalaisias, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 12:24:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 12:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Phalaisias, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 92 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

13.6 km

UTC time

2026-02-28 12:24:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Peloponnesou

City

Demotike Enoteta Phalaisias

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Arkadias

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.34940, 22.17636

Temperature

14.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

13.6 km

13.6 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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Santorini

Distance: 305 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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