M2.5 Depth: 11.1 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Olympiada, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 13:56:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2026 at 13:56 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Olympiada, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). With a focal depth of about 11 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

11.1 km

UTC time

2026-01-15 13:56:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias

City

Olympiada

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes

Village

Olympiada

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.59220, 23.81420

Temperature

13.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.1 km

11.1 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

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Distance: 333 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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Kula

Distance: 461 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Kolumbo

Distance: 475 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

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