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M2.4 Depth: 13.7 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Prebeza, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 04:16:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 16, 2026 at 04:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Prebeza, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 75 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
13.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 04:16:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Prebeza
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Prebezas
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.97400, 20.61585
Temperature
13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.7 km
Shallow
13.7 km
13.7 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

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