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M1.8 Depth: 7.9 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Branas, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 16:36:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Branas, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on January 9, 2026 at 16:36 UTC. 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 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 16:36:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Branas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias
Village
Branas
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.84836, 21.17386
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 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: 192 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 316 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 407 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 409 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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