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M0.8 Depth: 10.7 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Tolophonos, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 19:29:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Tolophonos, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) on February 16, 2026 at 19:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 75 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
10.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 19:29:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Tolophonos
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Phokidas
Village
Elia
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.38944, 22.10495
Temperature
9.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.7 km
Shallow
10.7 km
10.7 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: 138 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 363 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 365 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 488 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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