M2.0 Depth: 11.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Demos Marathonos, Periphereia Attikes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 17:46:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2026 at 17:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Demos Marathonos, Periphereia Attikes (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

11.4 km

UTC time

2026-02-18 17:46:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Attikes

City

Demos Marathonos

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Anatolikes Attikes

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.18710, 24.05411

Temperature

9.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.4 km

11.4 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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Kolumbo

Distance: 224 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 231 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

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