M2.2 Depth: 13.5 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Domokou, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 04:30:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 19, 2026 at 04:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Domokou, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). 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: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

13.5 km

UTC time

2026-01-19 04:30:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Domokou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Phthiotidas

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.00925, 22.39883

Temperature

-3.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

13.5 km

13.5 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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Kolumbo

Distance: 387 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 392 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

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