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M1.6 Depth: 9.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Xylokastrou, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 08:58:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 22, 2026 at 08:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Xylokastrou, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 93 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 08:58:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Peloponnesou
City
Demotike Enoteta Xylokastrou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Korinthias
Village
Mertikaiika
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.07358, 22.61398
Temperature
8.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 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: 81 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 307 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 308 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 434 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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