M1.6 Depth: 11.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 17:48:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) on January 15, 2026 at 17:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 78 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

11.1 km

UTC time

2026-01-15 17:48:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.01382, 24.38095

Temperature

13.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

11.1 km

11.1 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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Kolumbo

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