M1.3 Depth: 12.9 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Demos Kato Neurokopiou, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 01:55:08 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Demos Kato Neurokopiou, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece) on February 24, 2026 at 01:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 93 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 01:55:08 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes
City
Demos Kato Neurokopiou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Dramas
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.21979, 23.73871
Temperature
5.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.9 km
Shallow
12.9 km
12.9 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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