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M1.3 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Parakampylion, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 08:28:18 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
17.5 km
Source
NOA

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas · Demotike Enoteta Parakampylion

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About this earthquake

On February 26, 2026 at 08:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Parakampylion, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (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 NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

ID
98ecacfa772c76b2cd8a1b256caf40eda2e8a23e
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 08:28:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Parakampylion
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Aitoloakarnanias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.88519, 21.50116
Temperature
14.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.5 km
Shallow
17.5 km
17.5 km — deeper 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: 213 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 355 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 438 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 440 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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Context for this earthquake

15 Sep 2025 – 15 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 4,994 Catalogue entries

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