M1.2 Depth: 26.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Olenias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 03:52:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 13, 2026 at 03:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Olenias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 26 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

26.4 km

UTC time

2026-01-13 03:52:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Dytikes Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Olenias

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Achaias

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.96555, 21.57944

Temperature

1.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

26.4 km

26.4 km — deeper 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: 159 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 380 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 381 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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