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M1.6 Depth: 10.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Anatolikes Attikes, Periphereia Attikes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 00:14:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Anatolikes Attikes, Periphereia Attikes (Greece) on January 27, 2026 at 00:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 88 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
10.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 00:14:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Attikes
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Anatolikes Attikes
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Anatolikes Attikes
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.12897, 24.12140
Temperature
9.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.6 km
Shallow
10.6 km
10.6 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 89 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 215 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 223 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 318 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 387 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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