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M2.0 Depth: 10.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Margariti, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 02:13:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 17, 2026 at 02:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Margariti, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 75 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 02:13:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Margariti
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Thesprotias
Village
Margariti
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.35623, 20.45517
Temperature
8.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 km
10.9 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

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  • Vulcano
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