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M1.2 Depth: 16.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Demos Zacharos, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 00:34:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Demos Zacharos, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on February 28, 2026 at 00:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 92 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 00:34:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Demos Zacharos
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias
Village
Giannitsochori
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.39334, 21.65543
Temperature
9.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.1 km
Shallow
16.1 km
16.1 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: 150 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 259 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 350 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 354 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 497 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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