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M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Kallithea, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 00:39:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2026 at 00:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Kallithea, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 88 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 00:39:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Kallithea
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Kallithea
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.01129, 20.66803
Temperature
4.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
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: 352 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 488 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Milos
    Distance: 494 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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