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M2.2 Depth: 12.3 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Theras, Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 09:09:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 8, 2026 at 09:09 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Theras, Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 12 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 70 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
12.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 09:09:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Theras
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Theras
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.64444, 25.70206
Temperature
17.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.3 km
Shallow
12.3 km
12.3 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

  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 24 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 38 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 236 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 328 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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