M2.1 Depth: 24.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Demos Pyrgou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 10:55:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Demos Pyrgou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on January 16, 2026 at 10:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 80 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

24.1 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 10:55:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demos Pyrgou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias

Village

Alpochori

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.73941, 21.39816

Temperature

15.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

24.1 km

24.1 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

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