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M2.0 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Patrika, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 22:25:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Patrika, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece) on January 22, 2026 at 22:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 90 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 22:25:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou
City
Patrika
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Chiou
Village
Patrika
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.24660, 26.05510
Temperature
14.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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

  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 198 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 213 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 218 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Milos
    Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 249 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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