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M2.1 Depth: 14.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Neson, Periphereia Attikes (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 06:27:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 23, 2026 at 06:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Neson, Periphereia Attikes (Greece). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 91 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
14.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 06:27:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Attikes
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Neson
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Neson
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.67120, 23.53912
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.9 km
Shallow
14.9 km
14.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 19 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 214 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 217 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 342 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 447 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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