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M2.0 Depth: 11.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Mesolouri, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 09:32:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Mesolouri, Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias (Greece) on January 6, 2026 at 09:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
11.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 09:32:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Makedonias
City
Mesolouri
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Grebenon
Village
Mesolouri
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.12161, 21.15097
Temperature
9.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.4 km
Shallow
11.4 km
11.4 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: 336 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 476 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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