M0.8 Depth: 10.6 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 17:00:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 17:00 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 11 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 event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

10.6 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 17:00:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.55380, 25.60318

Temperature

15.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.6 km

10.6 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

Kolumbo

Distance: 11 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 25 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 234 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 342 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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