M2.0 Depth: 11.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Eupaliou, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 00:40:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 00:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Eupaliou, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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: 78 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

11.9 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 00:40:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Eupaliou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Phokidas

Village

Marathias

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.38120, 22.01889

Temperature

4.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

11.9 km

11.9 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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Kolumbo

Distance: 369 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

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