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M1.9 Depth: 11.6 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Demos Paranestiou, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 03:25:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 27, 2026 at 03:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Demos Paranestiou, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece). With a focal depth of about 12 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 91 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
11.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 03:25:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes
City
Demos Paranestiou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Dramas
Village
Demos Paranestiou
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.54892, 24.54025
Temperature
-4.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.6 km
Shallow
11.6 km
11.6 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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