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M2.3 Depth: 18.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Gortynas, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 16:33:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Gortynas, Periphereia Kretes (Greece) on February 1, 2026 at 16:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 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: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
18.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-01 16:33:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kretes
City
Demotike Enoteta Gortynas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou
Village
Metropole
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.04730, 24.93988
Temperature
11.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.6 km
Shallow
18.6 km
18.6 km — deeper 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 156 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 171 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 263 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 320 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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