M2.3 Depth: 8.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Chiou, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 19:54:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 19:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Chiou, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

8.6 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 19:54:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Chiou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Chiou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.48380, 25.64600

Temperature

13.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.6 km

8.6 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

Kolumbo

Distance: 218 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 224 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 232 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 249 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 250 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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