M3.3 Depth: 11.7 km

M3.3 Earthquake near GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 01:56:19 UTC Local time: —

M3.3 earthquake near Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias on Jan 2, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.3 Earthquake near GREECE (Greece) · 2026-01-02 01:56:19 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 01:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near GREECE (Greece). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

11.7 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 01:56:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.75470, 23.44570

Temperature

-4.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.7 km

11.7 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: 349 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 459 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 497 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

670

Country (24h)