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M1.8 Depth: 5.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Asphaka, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-09 01:03:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 9, 2026 at 01:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Asphaka, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-09 01:03:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Asphaka
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Asphaka
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.77509, 20.74860
Temperature
6.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 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

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  • Methana
    Distance: 328 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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    Distance: 470 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 489 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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