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M1.2 Depth: 16.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Pamphio, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 02:31:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 22, 2026 at 02:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Pamphio, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 94 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 02:31:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Pamphio
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Aitoloakarnanias
Village
Pamphio
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.51395, 21.64719
Temperature
7.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 178 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 318 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 404 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 406 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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