M0.2 Depth: 7.7 km

M0.2 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Karyas, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 20:04:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2026 at 20:04 UTC, a magnitude M0.2 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Karyas, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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 79 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M0.2

Depth

7.7 km

UTC time

2026-01-15 20:04:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Ionion Neson

City

Demotike Enoteta Karyas

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Leukadas

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.72910, 20.64102

Temperature

12.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.7 km

7.7 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

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