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M3.1 Depth: 17.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Messenias, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 11:07:38 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Messenias on Feb 22, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Messenias, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece) · 2026-02-22 11:07:38 UTC

About this earthquake

On February 22, 2026 at 11:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Messenias, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 93 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 11:07:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Peloponnesou
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Messenias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Messenias
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.66046, 21.51947
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.5 km
Shallow
17.5 km
17.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 193 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 348 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 354 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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