M1.8 Depth: 11.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Archangelos, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 20:26:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Archangelos, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece) on January 15, 2026 at 20:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 78 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-15 20:26:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Peloponnesou

City

Archangelos

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Lakonias

Village

Archangelos

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.61057, 22.88498

Temperature

11.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 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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Santorini

Distance: 226 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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