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M1.6 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Echedorou, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 16:56:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Echedorou, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece) on January 26, 2026 at 16:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 88 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 16:56:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias
City
Demotike Enoteta Echedorou
County
Metropolitike Enoteta Thessalonikes
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.58853, 22.90787
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 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: 332 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 452 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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