M1.0 Depth: 33.8 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Boutas, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 15:23:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Boutas, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) on January 16, 2026 at 15:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 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: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.0

Depth

33.8 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 15:23:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Boutas

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias

Village

Boutas

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.90999, 23.20789

Temperature

10.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

33.8 km

33.8 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

Methana

Distance: 144 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 332 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 339 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 432 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 462 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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