M1.5 Depth: 12.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Makrygialos, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 11:05:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 18, 2026 at 11:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Makrygialos, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

12.6 km

UTC time

2026-01-18 11:05:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias

City

Makrygialos

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Pierias

Village

Makrygialos

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.41367, 22.63413

Temperature

5.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.6 km

12.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 317 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 442 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 499 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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