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M2.3 Depth: 23.5 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Pegadakia, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 22:25:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 10, 2026 at 22:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Pegadakia, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). With a focal depth of about 24 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
23.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-10 22:25:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Ionion Neson
City
Pegadakia
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou
Village
Pegadakia
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.80670, 20.75226
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.5 km
Shallow
23.5 km
23.5 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

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