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M3.7 Depth: 8.8 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Potamias, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 03:38:37 UTC Local time: —
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M3.7 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Potamias, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) · 2026-02-21 03:38:37 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Potamias, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) on February 21, 2026 at 03:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 95 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 03:38:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Potamias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Eurytanias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.80234, 21.78360
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 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: 189 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 330 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 413 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 415 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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