M2.1 Depth: 21.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Deskates, Apokentromene Dioikese Epeirou - Dytikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 02:34:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Deskates, Apokentromene Dioikese Epeirou - Dytikes Makedonias (Greece) on February 7, 2026 at 02:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 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 72 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

21.6 km

UTC time

2026-02-07 02:34:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Apokentromene Dioikese Epeirou - Dytikes Makedonias

City

Demotike Enoteta Deskates

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Grebenon

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.86389, 21.90857

Temperature

6.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

21.6 km

21.6 km — deeper 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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Distance: 485 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

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Stats (last 24h)

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