M3.1 Depth: 25.3 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Ouranoupole, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 21:17:05 UTC Local time: —

M3.1 earthquake near Ouranoupole on Jan 27, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.1 Earthquake near Ouranoupole, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece) · 2026-01-27 21:17:05 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 27, 2026 at 21:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Ouranoupole, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 85 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

25.3 km

UTC time

2026-01-27 21:17:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias

City

Ouranoupole

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes

Village

Ouranoupole

Source

isc

Coordinates

40.32000, 23.99000

Temperature

11.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

25.3 km

25.3 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

Methana

Distance: 306 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 405 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 434 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Kolumbo

Distance: 442 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 452 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 498 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

Historic earthquake map · Greece

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Greece

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

664

Country (24h)