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M1.9 Depth: 16.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Demos Marathonos, Periphereia Attikes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 11:52:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 30, 2026 at 11:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Demos Marathonos, Periphereia Attikes (Greece). With a focal depth of about 16 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: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
16.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-30 11:52:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Attikes
City
Demos Marathonos
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Anatolikes Attikes
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.26630, 23.98224
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.3 km
Shallow
16.3 km
16.3 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: 92 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 235 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 242 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 397 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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