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M1.8 Depth: 14.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Sporadon, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 20:08:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 8, 2026 at 20:08 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Sporadon, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
14.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 20:08:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Thessalias
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Sporadon
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Sporadon
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.28253, 23.83759
Temperature
9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.4 km
Shallow
14.4 km
14.4 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

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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 339 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 348 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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