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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Demos Almopias, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 00:14:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 00:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Demos Almopias, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 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 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 00:14:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias
City
Demos Almopias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Pellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.08234, 22.10443
Temperature
-3.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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