M3.1 Depth: 11.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Greece (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 01:56:19 UTC Local time: —

M3.1 earthquake near Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias on Jan 2, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.1 Earthquake near Greece (Greece) · 2026-01-02 01:56:19 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 01:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Greece (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

11.7 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 01:56:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.75470, 23.44574

Temperature

-4.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.7 km

11.7 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: 349 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 459 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 497 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

668

Country (24h)