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M1.7 Depth: 8.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Lygia, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 17:29:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 17:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Lygia, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 8 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 17:29:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Lygia
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias
Village
Lygia
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.87216, 21.14365
Temperature
10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 195 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 319 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 411 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 412 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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