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M1.1 Earthquake near Municipal Unit of Loutraki - Perachora, Peloponnese Region (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-10-16 10:01:22 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
5.0 km
Source
NOA

Peloponnese Region · Municipal Unit of Loutraki - Perachora

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About this earthquake

On October 16, 2026 at 10:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Municipal Unit of Loutraki - Perachora, Peloponnese Region (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (14.3 km)
Regional average: 14.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 62 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 286 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 289 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 412 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 497 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

Peloponnese Region

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 129 Catalogue entries

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