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M1.4 Depth: 15.4 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Kryonerites, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 01:04:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 16, 2026 at 01:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Kryonerites, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 75 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
15.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 01:04:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Kryonerites
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias
Village
Kryonerites
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.91953, 23.29147
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.4 km
Shallow
15.4 km
15.4 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: 145 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 329 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 335 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 427 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 455 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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