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M1.9 Depth: 12.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Demos Elassonas, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 15:03:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 27, 2026 at 15:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Demos Elassonas, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 88 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 15:03:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Thessalias
City
Demos Elassonas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Larisas
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.03876, 22.29950
Temperature
5.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 284 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 416 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 479 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 486 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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