M2.1 Depth: 12.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Saronikou, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 22:06:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 17, 2026 at 22:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Saronikou, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 13 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 85 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

12.5 km

UTC time

2026-01-17 22:06:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Peloponnesou

City

Demotike Enoteta Saronikou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Korinthias

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.84378, 22.92801

Temperature

0.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.5 km

12.5 km — close to 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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Methana

Distance: 44 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 270 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 271 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 495 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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