M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Karyes, Autonome Monastike Politeia Agiou Orous (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 23:34:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 23:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Karyes, Autonome Monastike Politeia Agiou Orous (Greece). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 23:34:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Autonome Monastike Politeia Agiou Orous

City

Karyes

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.25738, 24.19457

Temperature

9.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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

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Kula

Distance: 416 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Kolumbo

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