M1.4 Depth: 7.9 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Plataion, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 03:59:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 03:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Plataion, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 8 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: 88 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

7.9 km

UTC time

2026-01-21 03:59:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Plataion

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Boiotias

Village

Loutouphi

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.27683, 23.26492

Temperature

7.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.9 km

7.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 73 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 276 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 281 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 391 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 459 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

688

Country (24h)