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M1.6 Depth: 16.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demos Emmanouel Pappa, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 02:09:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 7, 2026 at 02:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Demos Emmanouel Pappa, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 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: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
16.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-07 02:09:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias
City
Demos Emmanouel Pappa
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Serron
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.18271, 23.74832
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.7 km
Shallow
16.7 km
16.7 km — close to 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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