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M1.8 Depth: 7.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Perasmatos, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 20:42:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Perasmatos, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece) on February 1, 2026 at 20:42 UTC. 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: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-01 20:42:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias
City
Demotike Enoteta Perasmatos
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Phlorinas
Village
Ano Ydrousa
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.71213, 21.49338
Temperature
-0.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 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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