M0.6 Depth: 13.1 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Sympoliteias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 04:42:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Sympoliteias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on January 31, 2026 at 04:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M0.6

Depth

13.1 km

UTC time

2026-01-31 04:42:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Sympoliteias

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Achaias

Village

Longos

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.31253, 22.05002

Temperature

8.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.1 km

13.1 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: 136 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 363 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 364 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 490 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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