M1.0 Depth: 16.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Kakoperato, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 22:37:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2026 at 22:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Kakoperato, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.0

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-15 22:37:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Kakoperato

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias

Village

Kakoperato

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.56339, 23.51761

Temperature

5.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16 km

16 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

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Kolumbo

Distance: 285 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

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Nisyros

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