M1.7 Depth: 11.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Koroneias, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 19:38:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 28, 2026 at 19:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Koroneias, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

11.5 km

UTC time

2026-01-28 19:38:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias

City

Demotike Enoteta Koroneias

County

Metropolitike Enoteta Thessalonikes

Village

Agios Basileios

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.65811, 23.14224

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Depth profile

Shallow

11.5 km

11.5 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: 338 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 454 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

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