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M2.1 Depth: 12.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 23:09:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) on January 22, 2026 at 23:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 90 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
12.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 23:09:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.90945, 24.44138
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.5 km
Shallow
12.5 km
12.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 173 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 281 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 291 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 351 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 356 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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