M1.1 Depth: 33.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Demos Pyrgou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 22:51:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2026 at 22:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Demos Pyrgou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

33.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-15 22:51:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demos Pyrgou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias

Village

Chanakia

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.72385, 21.35788

Temperature

8.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

33 km

33 km — deeper 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: 174 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 387 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 389 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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