M2.8 Depth: 12.2 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Palaionero, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-02 17:09:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Palaionero, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece) on February 2, 2026 at 17:09 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 EMSC. Greece: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

12.2 km

UTC time

2026-02-02 17:09:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Peloponnesou

City

Palaionero

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Messenias

Village

Palaionero

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.89320, 21.71880

Temperature

14.2°C

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Depth profile

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

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Methana

Distance: 164 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 243 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 333 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 338 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 486 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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