M0.6 Depth: 16.7 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Melanthio, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 01:21:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Melanthio, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece) on January 20, 2026 at 01:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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

M0.6

Depth

16.7 km

UTC time

2026-01-20 01:21:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias

City

Melanthio

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Kastorias

Village

Melanthio

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.38483, 21.12579

Temperature

-4.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16.7 km

16.7 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: 362 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

688

Country (24h)