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M2.1 Depth: 9.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Kos, Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 11:55:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Kos, Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou (Greece) on January 9, 2026 at 11:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
9.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 11:55:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou
City
Kos
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Ko
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.79700, 27.36150
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.6 km
Shallow
9.6 km
9.6 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

  • Nisyros
    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 170 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 181 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 223 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Milos
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 368 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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