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M2.4 Depth: 12.2 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Perbola, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 19:08:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Perbola, Periphereia Kretes (Greece) on February 21, 2026 at 19:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 93 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 19:08:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kretes
City
Perbola
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou
Village
Perbola
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.04318, 25.36423
Temperature
12.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 km
12.2 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 151 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 165 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 339 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 483 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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