M2.6 Depth: 8.6 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Demos Zitsas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 19:53:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Demos Zitsas, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on January 31, 2026 at 19:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

8.6 km

UTC time

2026-01-31 19:53:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Epeirou

City

Demos Zitsas

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon

Village

Demos Zitsas

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.65927, 20.55130

Temperature

7.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.6 km

8.6 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

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