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M1.8 Depth: 9.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Demos Kentrikon Tzoumerkon, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 19:23:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 19:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Demos Kentrikon Tzoumerkon, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 94 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
9.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 19:23:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Demos Kentrikon Tzoumerkon
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Artas
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.33518, 21.16013
Temperature
4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 km
9.4 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 269 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 410 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 491 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 494 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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