M1.6 Depth: 19.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Agios Antonios, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 11:20:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 18, 2026 at 11:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Agios Antonios, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

19.5 km

UTC time

2026-01-18 11:20:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias

City

Agios Antonios

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Kastorias

Village

Agios Antonios

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.64621, 21.28922

Temperature

0.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19.5 km

19.5 km — deeper 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: 380 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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