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M2.6 Depth: 17.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-09 04:30:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 9, 2026 at 04:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece). With a focal depth of about 17 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-09 04:30:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kretes
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Lasithiou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
34.88820, 25.82930
Temperature
14.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Santorini
    Distance: 173 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 185 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 377 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 475 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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