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M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 02:57:54 UTC Local time: —
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M3.5 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) · 2026-01-06 02:57:54 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 02:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 02:57:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.85000, 21.08000
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 200 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 324 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 415 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 417 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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