M2.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Melou, Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 23:19:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 23:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Melou, Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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

M2.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-23 23:19:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Melou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Melou

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.18613, 24.56356

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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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Santorini

Distance: 114 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 119 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Nisyros

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Kula

Distance: 380 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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