M1.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Pachne, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 09:02:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 18, 2026 at 09:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Pachne, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 85 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-18 09:02:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes

City

Pachne

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Xanthes

Village

Pachne

Source

noa

Coordinates

41.30531, 24.85534

Temperature

-5.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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: 430 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 435 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

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