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M1.2 Depth: 10.9 km

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

UTC time: 2026-02-21 01:47:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 21, 2026 at 01:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Sitaralona, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 11 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 95 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 01:47:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Sitaralona
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Aitoloakarnanias
Village
Sitaralona
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.52127, 21.66092
Temperature
8.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 km
10.9 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: 177 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 318 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 404 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 405 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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