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M2.4 Depth: 29.8 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Bochas, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 19:34:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Bochas, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece) on January 5, 2026 at 19:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 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: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
29.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 19:34:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Peloponnesou
City
Demotike Enoteta Bochas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Korinthias
Village
Bochaiko
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.93604, 22.77962
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.8 km
Shallow
29.8 km
29.8 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: 60 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 286 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 288 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 415 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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