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M1.9 Depth: 6.6 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Peramatos, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 13:25:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 29, 2026 at 13:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Peramatos, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 78 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-29 13:25:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Demotike Enoteta Peramatos
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Amphithea
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.68857, 20.84244
Temperature
7.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 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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  • Stromboli
    Distance: 495 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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