M3.2 Depth: 43.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 10:59:21 UTC Local time: —

M3.2 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou on Jan 2, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.2 Earthquake near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG (Greece) · 2026-01-02 10:59:21 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 10:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 43 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

43.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 10:59:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.29000, 28.12000

Temperature

11.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

43 km

43 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

Nisyros

Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 237 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 244 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 257 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Milos

Distance: 332 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 450 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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