M0.7 Depth: 8.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 18:35:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2026 at 18:35 UTC, a magnitude M0.7 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias, Periphereia Ionion Neson (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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 78 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M0.7

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-15 18:35:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Ionion Neson

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.39081, 20.44464

Temperature

13.2°C

Map

Depth profile

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

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