M2.1 Depth: 11.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Archangelos, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 03:36:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 03:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Archangelos, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

M2.1

Depth

11.5 km

UTC time

2026-02-28 03:36:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Peloponnesou

City

Archangelos

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Lakonias

Village

Archangelos

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.63895, 22.86484

Temperature

11.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

11.5 km

11.5 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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