M2.2 Depth: 12.6 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Ellas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 15:20:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2026 at 15:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Ellas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

12.6 km

UTC time

2026-01-15 15:20:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Ellas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.41800, 25.82090

Temperature

12.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.6 km

12.6 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

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