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M2.0 Depth: 7.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Aegean Sea (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 05:55:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 05:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Aegean Sea (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 05:55:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
City
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.35007, 24.14108
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 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: 108 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: 235 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 243 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 330 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 382 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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