M2.6 Depth: 11.1 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Makrygialos, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 11:27:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Makrygialos, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece) on January 20, 2026 at 11:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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 88 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

11.1 km

UTC time

2026-01-20 11:27:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias

City

Makrygialos

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Pierias

Village

Makrygialos

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.40543, 22.63596

Temperature

5.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.1 km

11.1 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: 316 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 441 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 498 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

688

Country (24h)