M2.7 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Polydroso, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 04:34:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 19, 2026 at 04:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Polydroso, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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 EMSC. Greece: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-19 04:34:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Peloponnesou

City

Polydroso

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Lakonias

Village

Polydroso

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.18000, 22.62000

Temperature

1.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 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: 80 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 262 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 265 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 409 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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