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M1.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Leukados, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 09:35:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2026 at 09:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Leukados, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 88 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 09:35:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Ionion Neson
City
Demotike Enoteta Leukados
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Leukadas
Village
Kalamitsi
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.74374, 20.60532
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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