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M2.8 Depth: 19.3 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Chanion, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 22:11:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2026 at 22:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Chanion, Periphereia Kretes (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 90 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
19.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 22:11:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kretes
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Chanion
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Chanion
Source
noa
Coordinates
34.87244, 24.13879
Temperature
15.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.3 km
Shallow
19.3 km
19.3 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

  • Santorini
    Distance: 205 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 220 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 314 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 332 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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