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M2.6 Depth: 13.9 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Ioniko, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 07:16:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Ioniko, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on January 6, 2026 at 07:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
13.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 07:16:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Ioniko
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias
Village
Ioniko
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.82181, 21.11527
Temperature
17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.9 km
Shallow
13.9 km
13.9 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: 196 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 320 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 411 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 413 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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