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M1.6 Depth: 12.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Kechrokampos, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 02:48:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Kechrokampos, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece) on February 23, 2026 at 02:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 93 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
12.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 02:48:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes
City
Kechrokampos
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Kabalas
Village
Kechrokampos
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.16715, 24.66110
Temperature
1.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.5 km
Shallow
12.5 km
12.5 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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    Distance: 411 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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    Distance: 437 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Milos
    Distance: 497 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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