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M1.0 Depth: 9.7 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Messatidos, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 08:46:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 08:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Messatidos, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 92 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
9.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 08:46:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Messatidos
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Achaias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.20175, 21.76712
Temperature
9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.7 km
Shallow
9.7 km
9.7 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: 152 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 378 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 378 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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