M3.5 Depth: 14.8 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 22:04:21 UTC Local time: —

M3.5 earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes on Jan 15, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.5 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece) · 2026-01-15 22:04:21 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece) on January 15, 2026 at 22:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 78 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

14.8 km

UTC time

2026-01-15 22:04:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.93120, 23.78310

Temperature

10.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14.8 km

14.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 260 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 364 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 407 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 417 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 435 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Nisyros

Distance: 474 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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