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M1.8 Depth: 14.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Demos Argitheas, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 09:35:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2026 at 09:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Demos Argitheas, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 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 88 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
14.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 09:35:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Thessalias
City
Demos Argitheas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Karditsas
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.33060, 21.49338
Temperature
1.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.5 km
Shallow
14.5 km
14.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 249 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 390 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 469 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 472 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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