M1.7 Depth: 49.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Kleitorias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 06:58:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Kleitorias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on January 17, 2026 at 06:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 49 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

49.2 km

UTC time

2026-01-17 06:58:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Kleitorias

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Achaias

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.95491, 22.23659

Temperature

3.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

49.2 km

49.2 km — deeper 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: 103 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 328 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 329 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 461 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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