M4.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Philiatron, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-19 04:53:24 UTC Local time:
M4.6 earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Philiatron on Feb 19, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Philiatron, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece) · 2026-02-19 04:53:24 UTC

About this earthquake

On February 19, 2026 at 04:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Philiatron, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 91 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-19 04:53:24 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Periphereia Peloponnesou
City
Demotike Enoteta Philiatron
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Messenias
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.11000, 21.56000
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
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: 167 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 351 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 355 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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