M2.6 Depth: 20.2 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Aigiou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 13:55:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 18, 2026 at 13:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Aigiou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 85 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

20.2 km

UTC time

2026-01-18 13:55:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Aigiou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Achaias

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.20601, 22.00305

Temperature

2.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

20.2 km

20.2 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

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Kolumbo

Distance: 360 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 361 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

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