M2.6 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Xylokastrou, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-19 17:26:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 19, 2026 at 17:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Xylokastrou, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). 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 EMSC. Greece: 92 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-19 17:26:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Peloponnesou

City

Demotike Enoteta Xylokastrou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Korinthias

Village

Sykia

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.07000, 22.65000

Temperature

7.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 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: 78 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 304 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 306 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 431 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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