M1.2 Depth: 10.5 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Pteleou, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 19:38:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Pteleou, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece) on January 28, 2026 at 19:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

10.5 km

UTC time

2026-01-28 19:38:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Thessalias

City

Demotike Enoteta Pteleou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Magnesias

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.03122, 23.05344

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Depth profile

Shallow

10.5 km

10.5 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

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Methana

Distance: 159 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 286 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 351 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 357 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 451 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 476 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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