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M1.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Pades, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 21:38:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 23, 2026 at 21:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Pades, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 90 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 21:38:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Pades
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Pades
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.07497, 20.92116

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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: 344 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 485 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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