M1.2 Depth: 18.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Theras, Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 02:14:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 02:14 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Theras, Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

18.1 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 02:14:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Notiou Aigaiou

City

Demotike Enoteta Theras

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Theras

Village

Megalochori

Source

noa

Coordinates

36.37482, 25.42145

Temperature

15.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18.1 km

18.1 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

Santorini

Distance: 4 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 17 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Methana

Distance: 231 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 367 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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