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M2.5 Depth: 13.7 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Alexandroupole, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 06:38:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Alexandroupole, Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes (Greece) on January 6, 2026 at 06:38 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
13.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 06:38:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Anatolikes Makedonias kai Thrakes
City
Alexandroupole
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ebrou
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.79670, 25.78210
Temperature
14.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.7 km
Shallow
13.7 km
13.7 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

  • Kula
    Distance: 340 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Methana
    Distance: 412 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 470 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 476 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 483 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 490 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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