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M1.5 Depth: 5.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Demos Ioanniton, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 03:35:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 23, 2026 at 03:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Demos Ioanniton, Periphereia Epeirou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 90 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 03:35:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Epeirou
City
Demos Ioanniton
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ioanninon
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.68720, 20.82550
Temperature
1.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 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

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  • Methana
    Distance: 317 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
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    Distance: 458 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 493 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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