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M1.8 Depth: 12.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Inachou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 17:29:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Inachou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on February 27, 2026 at 17:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 91 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 17:29:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Inachou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Aitoloakarnanias
Village
Empesos
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.02115, 21.34140
Temperature
7.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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: 233 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 375 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 458 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 460 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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