M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Palikes, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 14:17:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 14:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Palikes, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 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: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 14:17:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Ionion Neson

City

Demotike Enoteta Palikes

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.18466, 20.41487

Temperature

14.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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