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M1.6 Depth: 13.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Prespon, Apokentromene Dioikese Epeirou - Dytikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 20:41:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Prespon, Apokentromene Dioikese Epeirou - Dytikes Makedonias (Greece) on January 12, 2026 at 20:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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 70 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
13.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 20:41:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Apokentromene Dioikese Epeirou - Dytikes Makedonias
City
Demotike Enoteta Prespon
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Phlorinas
Village
Platy
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.81101, 21.13632
Temperature
-2.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.1 km
Shallow
13.1 km
13.1 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

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    Distance: 402 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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