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M1.5 Depth: 8.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Demos Argous Orestikou, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 08:51:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Demos Argous Orestikou, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece) on February 25, 2026 at 08:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: 91 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-25 08:51:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias
City
Demos Argous Orestikou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Kastorias
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.46768, 21.36063
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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: 360 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 497 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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