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M1.4 Depth: 10.7 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Kyriakiou, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 11:44:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 26, 2026 at 11:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Kyriakiou, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 91 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
10.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 11:44:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Kyriakiou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Boiotias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.31986, 22.82272
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.7 km
Shallow
10.7 km
10.7 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: 90 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 230 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 308 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 312 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 428 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 497 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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