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M1.0 Depth: 12.1 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Eupaliou, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 14:29:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2026 at 14:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Eupaliou, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 12 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: 88 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 14:29:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Eupaliou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Phokidas
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.41965, 21.96762
Temperature
9.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 km
12.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 149 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 375 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 377 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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