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M1.4 Depth: 9.1 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Autonome Monastike Politeia Agiou Orous (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-24 22:39:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Autonome Monastike Politeia Agiou Orous (Greece) on January 24, 2026 at 22:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 89 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-24 22:39:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Autonome Monastike Politeia Agiou Orous
City
Autonome Monastike Politeia Agiou Orous
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.25162, 24.15848
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 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: 301 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 396 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 418 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 430 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 441 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 484 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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