M2.0 Depth: 8.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Chiou, Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 13:31:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 7, 2026 at 13:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Chiou, Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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 EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 67 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 13:31:10 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Chiou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Chiou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.48030, 26.30470
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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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