M1.8 Depth: 16.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Skala, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 19:05:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 29, 2026 at 19:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Skala, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 79 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-29 19:05:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Peloponnesou

City

Skala

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Messenias

Village

Skala

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.19009, 21.99783

Temperature

12.4°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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Methana

Distance: 127 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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Santorini

Distance: 315 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 319 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Nisyros

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