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M2.1 Depth: 16.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Ano Potamos, Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-03 09:14:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Ano Potamos, Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou (Greece) on February 3, 2026 at 09:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
16.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-03 09:14:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou
City
Ano Potamos
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Naxou
Village
Ano Potamos
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.87149, 25.96664
Temperature
14.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.2 km
Shallow
16.2 km
16.2 km — close to 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

  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 58 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 73 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 247 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 294 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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