M1.9 Depth: 6.6 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 23:40:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece) on January 1, 2026 at 23:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

6.6 km

UTC time

2026-01-01 23:40:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.24847, 25.65949

Temperature

9.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

6.6 km

6.6 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

Santorini

Distance: 29 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 34 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 257 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 362 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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