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M3.6 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Demos Pyrgou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-25 17:56:50 UTC Local time: —
M3.6 earthquake near Demos Pyrgou on Jan 25, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near Demos Pyrgou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) · 2026-01-25 17:56:50 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 25, 2026 at 17:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Demos Pyrgou, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 90 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-25 17:56:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Demos Pyrgou
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias
Village
Prasino
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.71927, 21.42197
Temperature
15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — deeper 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: 169 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 382 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 384 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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