M1.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Prespon (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 02:57:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 02:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Prespon (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 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 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 02:57:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Demotike Enoteta Prespon

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.81724, 20.99132

Temperature

-0.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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: 409 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

668

Country (24h)