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M1.6 Depth: 12.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Ebrou, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-11 03:46:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Ebrou, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece) on February 11, 2026 at 03:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-11 03:46:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Ebrou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ebrou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.49310, 25.76740
Temperature
9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 318 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 383 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 437 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 442 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 451 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 456 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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