M3.2 Depth: 56.1 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 10:59:19 UTC Local time: —

M3.2 earthquake near Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou on Jan 2, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.2 Earthquake near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece) · 2026-01-02 10:59:19 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Dodecanese Islands, Greece (Greece) on January 2, 2026 at 10:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 56 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

56.1 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 10:59:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.25397, 28.27423

Temperature

11.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

56.1 km

56.1 km — deeper 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

Nisyros

Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 252 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 258 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 260 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Milos

Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 465 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

670

Country (24h)