M1.4 Depth: 18.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Lasse, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 17:54:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 17:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Lasse, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 94 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

18.6 km

UTC time

2026-02-28 17:54:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Ionion Neson

City

Lasse

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias

Village

Lasse

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.16971, 20.45700

Temperature

14.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18.6 km

18.6 km — deeper 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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