M2.6 Depth: 12.1 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Sporadon, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-19 07:12:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 19, 2026 at 07:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Sporadon, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 91 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

12.1 km

UTC time

2026-02-19 07:12:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Thessalias

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Sporadon

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Sporadon

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.20700, 23.75015

Temperature

13.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.1 km

12.1 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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Kolumbo

Distance: 335 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

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