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M1.7 Depth: 10.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Achladi, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 20:50:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Achladi, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) on January 17, 2026 at 20:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 83 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 20:50:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Achladi
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias
Village
Achladi
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.90900, 23.37799
Temperature
9.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.6 km
Shallow
10.6 km
10.6 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: 144 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 263 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 323 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 330 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 420 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 447 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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Country (24h)
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