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M2.9 Depth: 11.5 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Neochori, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 00:14:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 00:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Neochori, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
11.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 00:14:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias
City
Neochori
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Pellas
Village
Neochori
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.05110, 22.12270
Temperature
-3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.5 km
Shallow
11.5 km
11.5 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: 396 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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