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M1.4 Depth: 7.3 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Demos Dytikes Lesbou, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 15:59:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 23, 2026 at 15:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Demos Dytikes Lesbou, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by AFAD and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 91 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 15:59:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou
City
Demos Dytikes Lesbou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Lesbou
Source
afad
Coordinates
39.12028, 26.08722
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 294 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 297 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 308 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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