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M2.0 Earthquake near Skala Eresou, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 17:56:28 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
3.4 km
Source
EMSC

Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou · Skala Eresou

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Skala Eresou, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece) on February 5, 2026 at 17:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 89 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

ID
e9cf12958749bbb67416c8cb67be63b9328f7c74
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
3.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-05 17:56:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou
City
Skala Eresou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Lesbou
Village
Skala Eresou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.13220, 25.95110
Temperature
15.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.4 km
Shallow
3.4 km
3.4 km — shallower than the regional average (14.2 km)
Regional average: 14.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Kula
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  • Methana
    Distance: 284 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 293 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 302 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 307 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 4,778 Catalogue entries

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