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M2.1 Depth: 11.7 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Moiron, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-03 01:36:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Moiron, Periphereia Kretes (Greece) on February 3, 2026 at 01:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
11.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-03 01:36:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kretes
City
Demotike Enoteta Moiron
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou
Village
Pegaidakia
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.98184, 24.85886
Temperature
7.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.7 km
Shallow
11.7 km
11.7 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 165 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 180 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 274 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 323 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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