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M1.9 Depth: 5.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Michalitsi, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 02:06:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 17, 2026 at 02:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Michalitsi, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 75 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 02:06:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Michalitsi
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Michalitsi
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.55032, 21.05393
Temperature
6.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 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

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  • Methana
    Distance: 292 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 434 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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