M2.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Argostoli (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 04:12:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Argostoli (Greece) on January 1, 2026 at 04:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-01 04:12:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Argostoli

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.17287, 20.50713

Temperature

10.7°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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 256 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 384 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Stromboli

Distance: 466 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
Santorini

Distance: 475 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 476 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Panarea

Distance: 477 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy

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