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M1.6 Depth: 8.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Kalindoion, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 04:47:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 04:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Kalindoion, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: 93 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 04:47:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias
City
Demotike Enoteta Kalindoion
County
Metropolitike Enoteta Thessalonikes
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.60135, 23.29697
Temperature
4.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 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: 332 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 445 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 492 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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