M2.2 Depth: 29.3 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Kyprinos, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 00:02:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 00:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Kyprinos, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece). With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 78 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

29.3 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 00:02:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes

City

Kyprinos

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ebrou

Village

Kyprinos

Source

noa

Coordinates

41.56731, 26.21220

Temperature

5.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

29.3 km

29.3 km — deeper 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

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Stats (last 24h)

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