M1.7 Depth: 7.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Karbounari, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 18:20:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 16, 2026 at 18:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Karbounari, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 75 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

7.4 km

UTC time

2026-02-16 18:20:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Karbounari

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Thesprotias

Village

Karbounari

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.39743, 20.45242

Temperature

6.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.4 km

7.4 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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