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M2.0 Depth: 16.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Artopoula, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 20:46:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 7, 2026 at 20:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Artopoula, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 16 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
16.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-07 20:46:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Artopoula
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Artopoula
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.48166, 20.68405
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.4 km
Shallow
16.4 km
16.4 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 310 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 451 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 494 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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