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M2.3 Depth: 14.3 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Stylidas, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 11:58:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 17, 2026 at 11:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Stylidas, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
14.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 11:58:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Stylidas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Phthiotidas
Village
Agia Marina
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.86459, 22.61032
Temperature
7.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.3 km
Shallow
14.3 km
14.3 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 152 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 363 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 367 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 473 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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