M1.4 Depth: 12.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Lichada, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 06:18:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 06:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Lichada, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

12.5 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 06:18:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Lichada

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias

Village

Lichada

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.85040, 22.86530

Temperature

9.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

12.5 km

12.5 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

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Kolumbo

Distance: 346 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

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