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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Kalymnou, Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 22:32:35 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Kalymnou on Jan 23, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Kalymnou, Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou (Greece) · 2026-01-23 22:32:35 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Kalymnou, Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou (Greece) on January 23, 2026 at 22:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 89 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 22:32:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Kalymnou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Kalymnou
Source
noa
Coordinates
36.98018, 27.10932

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 154 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 166 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 217 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Milos
    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 341 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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