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M2.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Grabias, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 00:15:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 00:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Demotike Enoteta Grabias, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 00:15:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Demotike Enoteta Grabias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Phokidas
Village
Grabia
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.66779, 22.44985
Temperature
-1.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 358 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 362 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 474 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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