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M2.0 Depth: 19.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-24 09:02:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece) on January 24, 2026 at 09:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 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 NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 89 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
19.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-24 09:02:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Ionion Neson
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.10196, 20.38742
Temperature
14.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.2 km
Shallow
19.2 km
19.2 km — deeper 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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