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M1.4 Earthquake near Demos Kentrikon Tzoumerkon, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 11:10:00 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
6.1 km
Source
NOA

Periphereia Epeirou · Demos Kentrikon Tzoumerkon

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About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 11:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Demos Kentrikon Tzoumerkon, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 6 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

ID
3ba5b53a52940a79e85144feab0e759c53d71ce5
Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 11:10:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Demos Kentrikon Tzoumerkon
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Artas
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.30679, 21.23886
Temperature
14.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 km — shallower than the regional average (14.5 km)
Regional average: 14.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 262 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 403 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 484 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 487 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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Context for this earthquake

15 Sep 2025 – 15 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 4,996 Catalogue entries

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