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M1.3 Depth: 11.5 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Phokidas, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 00:23:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 00:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Phokidas, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 92 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
11.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 00:23:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Phokidas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Phokidas
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.32626, 22.13150
Temperature
4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.5 km
Shallow
11.5 km
11.5 km — shallower 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 131 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 272 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 357 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 359 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 484 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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