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M2.0 Depth: 6.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Mytilene, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 00:14:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 6, 2026 at 00:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Mytilene, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 7 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-06 00:14:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou
City
Mytilene
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Lesbou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.05310, 26.45970
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 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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