M1.2 Depth: 15.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Brachnaiikon, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 01:48:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 29, 2026 at 01:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Brachnaiikon, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

15.6 km

UTC time

2026-01-29 01:48:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Brachnaiikon

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Achaias

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.16422, 21.68564

Temperature

12.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

15.6 km

15.6 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

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Distance: 382 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

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