M2.0 Depth: 15.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Saronikou, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 04:31:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 29, 2026 at 04:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Saronikou, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 16 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: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

15.8 km

UTC time

2026-01-29 04:31:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Peloponnesou

City

Demotike Enoteta Saronikou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Korinthias

Village

Katakali

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.82135, 23.05206

Temperature

9.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15.8 km

15.8 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: 33 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 259 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 261 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 388 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 485 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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