M1.5 Depth: 11.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Aroanias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 18:53:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 1, 2026 at 18:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Aroanias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

11.8 km

UTC time

2026-02-01 18:53:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Aroanias

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Achaias

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.94266, 21.98685

Temperature

5.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

11.8 km

11.8 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

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Methana

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Milos

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Santorini

Distance: 347 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 347 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 481 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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