M1.6 Depth: 15.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Demos Nemeas, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 02:46:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Demos Nemeas, Periphereia Peloponnesou (Greece) on January 26, 2026 at 02:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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: 90 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

15.9 km

UTC time

2026-01-26 02:46:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Peloponnesou

City

Demos Nemeas

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Korinthias

Village

Aedonia

Source

noa

Coordinates

37.85111, 22.57187

Temperature

10.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

15.9 km

15.9 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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Kolumbo

Distance: 297 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

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Nisyros

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