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M1.4 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-04 06:41:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 4, 2026 at 06:41 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 73 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-04 06:41:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kretes
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.90631, 25.30975
Temperature
15.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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: 167 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 181 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 250 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 350 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 499 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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