M2.0 Depth: 17.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 06:12:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on January 18, 2026 at 06:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

17.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-18 06:12:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.46796, 21.23932

Temperature

12.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17 km

17 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: 185 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 388 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 391 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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