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M1.5 Depth: 13.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Akte Nereos, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-24 04:22:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 24, 2026 at 04:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Akte Nereos, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 89 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
13.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-24 04:22:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Akte Nereos
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias
Village
Akte Nereos
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.36884, 23.95294
Temperature
8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.6 km
Shallow
13.6 km
13.6 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: 100 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 246 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 253 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 345 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 398 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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