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M1.2 Depth: 20.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Archaias Olympias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 11:18:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 7, 2026 at 11:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Archaias Olympias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 20 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 67 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 11:18:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Archaias Olympias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias
Village
Archaia Pisa
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.65106, 21.65680
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper 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: 148 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 268 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 360 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 362 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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