M1.6 Depth: 13.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Almyrou, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 09:06:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 09:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Almyrou, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece). With a focal depth of about 13 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: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

13.3 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 09:06:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Thessalias

City

Demotike Enoteta Almyrou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Magnesias

Village

Neos Platanos

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.14841, 22.80441

Temperature

11.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13.3 km

13.3 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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Kolumbo

Distance: 375 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

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Nisyros

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