M1.8 Depth: 5.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Moiron, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 14:26:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 14:26 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Moiron, Periphereia Kretes (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 92 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

5.4 km

UTC time

2026-02-28 14:26:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kretes

City

Demotike Enoteta Moiron

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou

Village

Galia

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.08347, 24.85428

Temperature

8.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5.4 km

5.4 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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Santorini

Distance: 155 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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Distance: 170 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 313 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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