M2.4 Depth: 11.6 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Karyas, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 22:52:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 16, 2026 at 22:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Karyas, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). With a focal depth of about 12 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 75 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
11.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 22:52:50 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Periphereia Ionion Neson
City
Demotike Enoteta Karyas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Leukadas
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.73550, 20.64560
Temperature
13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.6 km
Shallow
11.6 km
11.6 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

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