M2.7 Depth: 35.1 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Chanion, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 18:47:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 11, 2026 at 18:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Chanion, Periphereia Kretes (Greece). With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

35.1 km

UTC time

2026-01-11 18:47:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kretes

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Chanion

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Chanion

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.26611, 23.45947

Temperature

12.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

35.1 km

35.1 km — deeper 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

Milos

Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 216 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 230 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 262 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 364 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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