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M1.4 Depth: 5.7 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 06:01:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 26, 2026 at 06:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 91 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 06:01:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.85019, 21.04752
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 203 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 326 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 418 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 420 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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