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M1.6 Depth: 8.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Chouliarades, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 10:11:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Chouliarades, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece) on January 14, 2026 at 10:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 78 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-14 10:11:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Chouliarades
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Village
Chouliarades
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.55124, 20.99899
Temperature
9.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 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

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  • Methana
    Distance: 296 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 437 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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