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M1.9 Depth: 9.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Stauroupoles, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 18:52:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 26, 2026 at 18:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Stauroupoles, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece). With a focal depth of about 9 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: 91 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 18:52:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes
City
Demotike Enoteta Stauroupoles
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Xanthes
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.23123, 24.75082
Temperature
7.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 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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