M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Neo Klema, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 20:29:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Neo Klema, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece) on January 21, 2026 at 20:29 UTC. 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: 88 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-21 20:29:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Thessalias

City

Neo Klema

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Sporadon

Village

Neo Klema

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.11551, 23.62235

Temperature

8.1°C

Map

Depth profile

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

Methana

Distance: 168 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 278 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 331 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 339 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 418 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 428 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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