M1.6 Depth: 15.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demos Bolou, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 10:43:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 10:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Demos Bolou, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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 80 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 10:43:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Thessalias

City

Demos Bolou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Magnesias

Village

Glaphyra

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.44138, 22.86667

Temperature

9.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 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

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