M1.9 Depth: 16.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Samou, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 17:49:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2026 at 17:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Samou, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-15 17:49:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Samou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Samou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.75610, 26.50530

Temperature

15.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16 km

16 km — close to 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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Santorini

Distance: 180 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kula

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Milos

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