M2.0 Depth: 21.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 02:53:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 28, 2026 at 02:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). With a focal depth of about 22 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 80 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

21.7 km

UTC time

2026-01-28 02:53:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Ionion Neson

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.60895, 20.91156

Temperature

14.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

21.7 km

21.7 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

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