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M1.6 Depth: 7.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Kastrou - Kyllenes, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 04:24:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Kastrou - Kyllenes, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on January 7, 2026 at 04:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 67 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 04:24:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Kastrou - Kyllenes
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.86026, 21.11618
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 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: 197 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 321 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 412 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 414 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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