M1.1 Depth: 16.9 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Agiou Georgiou Tymphrestou, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 18:57:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Agiou Georgiou Tymphrestou, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) on January 16, 2026 at 18:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

16.9 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 18:57:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Agiou Georgiou Tymphrestou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Phthiotidas

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.93601, 21.96121

Temperature

4.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16.9 km

16.9 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

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Kolumbo

Distance: 410 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

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