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M4.5 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Lyrkeias, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 22:57:44 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
53.1 km
Source
NOA

Periphereia Peloponnesou · Demotike Enoteta Lyrkeias

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M4.5 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Lyrkeias, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece) · 2026-02-16 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M4.5 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Lyrkeias, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece) · 2026-02-16 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On February 16, 2026 at 22:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Lyrkeias, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 53 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

ID
4f40fb4d0a3eff5a9b225f33bfb45522d31d4e3b
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
53.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 22:57:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Peloponnesou
City
Demotike Enoteta Lyrkeias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Argolidos
Village
Kaparelli
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.67166, 22.49771
Temperature
7.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53.1 km
Shallow
53.1 km
53.1 km — deeper than the regional average (14.5 km)
Regional average: 14.5 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: 74 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 293 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 294 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 430 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

Greece

Context for this earthquake

15 Sep 2025 – 15 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 877 Catalogue entries

Of 876 other entries for this area and period, 73 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
536
Country (24h)
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