M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 13:56:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece) on January 15, 2026 at 13:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-15 13:56:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.62814, 23.82855

Temperature

12.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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: 337 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 440 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 462 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Kolumbo

Distance: 478 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 489 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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