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M1.6 Depth: 8.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Antirriou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 00:47:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 8, 2026 at 00:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Antirriou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 00:47:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Antirriou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Aitoloakarnanias
Village
Platanites
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.34915, 21.80191
Temperature
9.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 km
8.3 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: 157 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 383 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 384 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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