M1.7 Depth: 15.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Megalopoles, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 11:17:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 27, 2026 at 11:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Megalopoles, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 91 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

15.8 km

UTC time

2026-02-27 11:17:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Peloponnesou

City

Demotike Enoteta Megalopoles

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Arkadias

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.27341, 22.10220

Temperature

13.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

15.8 km

15.8 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: 115 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 309 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 312 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 455 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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