M1.2 Depth: 8.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Lernas, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 18:45:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 18:45 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Lernas, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 8 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 93 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

8.1 km

UTC time

2026-02-23 18:45:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Peloponnesou

City

Demotike Enoteta Lernas

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Argolidos

Village

Andritsa

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.46018, 22.62955

Temperature

4.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.1 km

8.1 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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Santorini

Distance: 272 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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