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M1.4 Depth: 7.8 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Branas, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 02:47:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 13, 2026 at 02:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Branas, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-13 02:47:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Branas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias
Village
Branas
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.83279, 21.18027
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 191 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 406 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 408 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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