M1.7 Depth: 10.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Demos Tyrnabou, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 09:37:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 09:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Demos Tyrnabou, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece). With a focal depth of about 10 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 80 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

10.2 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 09:37:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Thessalias

City

Demos Tyrnabou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Larisas

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.64691, 22.15485

Temperature

8.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10.2 km

10.2 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

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