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M1.1 Depth: 16.3 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Kokkinomelia, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 15:05:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 23, 2026 at 15:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Kokkinomelia, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 90 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
16.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 15:05:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Stereas Elladas
City
Kokkinomelia
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias
Village
Kokkinomelia
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.91861, 23.25119
Temperature
13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.3 km
Shallow
16.3 km
16.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 145 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 268 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 331 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 337 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 430 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 458 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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