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M2.5 Depth: 12.1 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Madytou, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 20:10:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2026 at 20:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Madytou, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 80 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 20:10:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias
City
Demotike Enoteta Madytou
County
Metropolitike Enoteta Thessalonikes
Village
Kokkalou
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.62058, 23.49289
Temperature
3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 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: 334 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 444 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 487 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 487 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 497 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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