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M1.7 Depth: 17.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Pierias, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-15 14:19:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Pierias, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece) on February 15, 2026 at 14:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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: 73 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
17.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 14:19:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Pierias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Pierias
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.40817, 22.65610
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.6 km
Shallow
17.6 km
17.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 316 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 441 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 497 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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