M1.7 Depth: 15.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Lamieon, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 01:52:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Lamieon, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) on January 19, 2026 at 01:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

15.2 km

UTC time

2026-01-19 01:52:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Lamieon

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Phthiotidas

Village

Dibre

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.95844, 22.42218

Temperature

-2.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15.2 km

15.2 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

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Methana

Distance: 169 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 307 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 382 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 386 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 492 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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