M3.1 Depth: 16.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Southern Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 01:58:32 UTC Local time: —

M3.1 earthquake near Periphereia Peloponnesou on Jan 2, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.1 Earthquake near Southern Greece (Greece) · 2026-01-02 01:58:32 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Southern Greece (Greece) on January 2, 2026 at 01:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

16.2 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 01:58:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereia Peloponnesou

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.52771, 21.87195

Temperature

12.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16.2 km

16.2 km — close to 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: 178 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 230 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 315 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 323 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 472 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

670

Country (24h)