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M2.3 Depth: 12.4 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Tabari, Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 16:38:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 8, 2026 at 16:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Tabari, Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou (Greece). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 16:38:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou
City
Tabari
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Lesbou
Village
Tabari
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.08130, 25.96470
Temperature
11.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 km — close to 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: 287 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
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