M1.9 Depth: 15.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Mesolouri, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 11:32:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 17, 2026 at 11:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Mesolouri, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece). With a focal depth of about 16 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: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

15.7 km

UTC time

2026-01-17 11:32:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias

City

Mesolouri

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Grebenon

Village

Mesolouri

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.13351, 21.16470

Temperature

3.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15.7 km

15.7 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: 337 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 477 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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