M1.3 Depth: 14.7 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Elaia, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-03 02:35:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 3, 2026 at 02:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Elaia, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

14.7 km

UTC time

2026-02-03 02:35:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Peloponnesou

City

Elaia

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Messenias

Village

Elaia

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.35901, 21.67786

Temperature

8.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

14.7 km

14.7 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: 149 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 347 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 351 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 494 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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