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M1.8 Depth: 15.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Aloros, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 02:20:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 31, 2026 at 02:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Aloros, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 79 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
15.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 02:20:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias
City
Aloros
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Pellas
Village
Aloros
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.92911, 22.09305
Temperature
4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.2 km
Shallow
15.2 km
15.2 km — close to 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

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  • Methana
    Distance: 383 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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