M1.6 Depth: 26.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Amphilochias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-09 18:09:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 9, 2026 at 18:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Amphilochias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

26.6 km

UTC time

2026-02-09 18:09:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Amphilochias

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Aitoloakarnanias

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.85223, 21.24847

Temperature

10.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

26.6 km

26.6 km — deeper 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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Distance: 454 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
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