M3.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Almyrou, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 09:06:24 UTC Local time: —

M3.6 earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Almyrou on Jan 16, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Almyrou, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece) · 2026-01-16 09:06:24 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 09:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Almyrou, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 09:06:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Thessalias

City

Demotike Enoteta Almyrou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Magnesias

Village

Neos Platanos

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.17000, 22.80000

Temperature

11.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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: 179 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 310 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 377 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 383 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 499 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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