M2.3 Depth: 16.2 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Garephi, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 09:59:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Garephi, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece) on January 18, 2026 at 09:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 85 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

16.2 km

UTC time

2026-01-18 09:59:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias

City

Garephi

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Pellas

Village

Garephi

Source

noa

Coordinates

41.03668, 22.06696

Temperature

2.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16.2 km

16.2 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: 395 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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