M2.8 Depth: 11.9 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Mone Docheiariou, Autonome Monastike Politeia Agiou Orous (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 13:42:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Mone Docheiariou, Autonome Monastike Politeia Agiou Orous (Greece) on January 21, 2026 at 13:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 88 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

11.9 km

UTC time

2026-01-21 13:42:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Autonome Monastike Politeia Agiou Orous

City

Mone Docheiariou

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.26306, 24.17542

Temperature

8.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.9 km

11.9 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

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Kula

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Kolumbo

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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