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M2.0 Depth: 17.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Pontine, Apokentromene Dioikese Epeirou - Dytikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-15 13:40:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 15, 2026 at 13:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Pontine, Apokentromene Dioikese Epeirou - Dytikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 72 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 13:40:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Apokentromene Dioikese Epeirou - Dytikes Makedonias
City
Pontine
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Grebenon
Village
Pontine
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.09415, 21.69205
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.5 km
Shallow
17.5 km
17.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 310 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 447 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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