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M2.9 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 19:57:34 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
35.7 km
Source
NOA

Periphereia Ionion Neson · Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou

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About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 19:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 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: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

ID
a520d402a3bd025ab21ee37c9bf89a8602cd720e
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
35.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 19:57:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Ionion Neson
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Zakynthou
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.24640, 21.26312
Temperature
18.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.7 km
Shallow
35.7 km
35.7 km — deeper than the regional average (14.4 km)
Regional average: 14.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 187 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 380 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 384 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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Context for this earthquake

16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 4,992 Catalogue entries

Of 4,991 other entries for this area and period, 925 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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