M2.8 Depth: 16.2 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Stratou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 16:14:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 16:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Stratou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

16.2 km

UTC time

2026-01-21 16:14:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Stratou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Aitoloakarnanias

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.73093, 21.30570

Temperature

9.2°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: 216 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

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Kolumbo

Distance: 442 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 444 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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