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M4.0 Earthquake 63 km S of Koróni, GreeceFebruary 18, 2026

2026-02-18 17:24:54 UTC (2026-02-18) · approx. 6:24 PM UTC+1 local

MagnitudeM4.0(mb)
Time17:24 UTC6:24 PM UTC+1
Depth45.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.224°, 21.997°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On February 18, 2026 at 17:24 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 63 km S of Koróni, Greece, at a depth of 45.1 km and coordinates 36.2240°, 21.9965°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.22°, 22.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.0 mb
Depth
45.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.2240°N
21.9965°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s20q
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
246
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
200.0°
Min Station Distance
0.954°
RMS Residual
1.04 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-06 17:54:02 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Koróni, Greece?

The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 63 km S of Koróni, Greece on February 18, 2026 at 17:24 UTC had a depth of 45.1 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s20q). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 18, 2026). M4.0 Earthquake 63 km S of Koróni, GreeceFebruary 18, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s20q/