M1.7 Depth: 6.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Tabari, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 04:19:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 04:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Tabari, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 7 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 80 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

6.9 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 04:19:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou

City

Tabari

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Lesbou

Village

Tabari

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.07770, 26.00920

Temperature

13.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

6.9 km

6.9 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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