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M1.2 Depth: 8.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Egnatias, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 12:56:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 14, 2026 at 12:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Egnatias, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-14 12:56:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias
City
Demotike Enoteta Egnatias
County
Metropolitike Enoteta Thessalonikes
Village
Nymphopetra
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.70755, 23.34091
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 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: 343 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 456 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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