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M1.8 Depth: 11.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Skopelos, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 05:50:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Skopelos, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece) on February 17, 2026 at 05:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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 80 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
11.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 05:50:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Thessalias
City
Skopelos
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Sporadon
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.19327, 23.74008
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.7 km
Shallow
11.7 km
11.7 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 179 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 284 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 334 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 343 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 417 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 419 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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