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M1.4 Depth: 23.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Phrankistas, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 11:25:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 27, 2026 at 11:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Phrankistas, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 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 89 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 11:25:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Phrankistas
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Eurytanias
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.89938, 21.53824
Temperature
9.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 km
23 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: 212 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 353 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 436 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 438 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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