M1.5 Depth: 14.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Koutourla, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 17:53:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Koutourla, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) on January 26, 2026 at 17:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 89 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-26 17:53:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Koutourla

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias

Village

Koutourla

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.64166, 23.94013

Temperature

9.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14 km

14 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 126 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 272 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 280 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 364 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 398 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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