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M1.8 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Arkalochoriou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 17:29:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 20, 2026 at 17:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Arkalochoriou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 95 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 17:29:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kretes
City
Demotike Enoteta Arkalochoriou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.11093, 25.20584
Temperature
10.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 145 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 159 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 325 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 485 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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