M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Kastelliou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 14:46:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 14:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Kastelliou, Periphereia Kretes (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 80 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 14:46:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kretes

City

Demotike Enoteta Kastelliou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Erakleiou

Source

noa

Coordinates

35.15344, 25.40210

Temperature

15.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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

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Milos

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Nisyros

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