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M2.4 Depth: 13.9 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Laphionas, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 03:04:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 7, 2026 at 03:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Laphionas, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
13.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-07 03:04:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou
City
Laphionas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Lesbou
Village
Laphionas
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.28848, 26.19370
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.9 km
Shallow
13.9 km
13.9 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

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