M2.2 Depth: 14.5 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Pylareon, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 16:21:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 19, 2026 at 16:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Pylareon, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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: 88 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

14.5 km

UTC time

2026-01-19 16:21:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Ionion Neson

City

Demotike Enoteta Pylareon

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.28418, 20.51024

Temperature

9.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14.5 km

14.5 km — close to 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: 258 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 389 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Stromboli

Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
Panarea

Distance: 476 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
Santorini

Distance: 480 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 481 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

Historic earthquake map · Greece

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Greece

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

688

Country (24h)