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M2.1 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 13:29:34 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.9 km
Source
NOA

Periphereia Ionion Neson · Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou

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About this earthquake

On February 25, 2026 at 13:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

ID
82e20e858fa4b0636d043c13e8ba655ac2f7d618
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-25 13:29:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Ionion Neson
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.28119, 20.79987
Temperature
15.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 km — shallower than the regional average (14.5 km)
Regional average: 14.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 227 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 330 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 420 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 425 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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Context for this earthquake

15 Sep 2025 – 15 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 4,995 Catalogue entries

Of 4,994 other entries for this area and period, 4,362 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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