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M2.0 Depth: 11.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Ioniko, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 21:40:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Ioniko, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) on January 11, 2026 at 21:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
11.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 21:40:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Ioniko
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias
Village
Ioniko
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.80487, 21.12396
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.7 km
Shallow
11.7 km
11.7 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: 195 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 318 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 410 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 412 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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