M2.3 Depth: 13.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Lesbou, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 04:13:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 04:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Lesbou, Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

13.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 04:13:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Boreiou Aigaiou

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Lesbou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Lesbou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.02950, 25.97530

Temperature

13.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13 km

13 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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