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M3.5 Depth: 14.6 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 02:57:52 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias on Jan 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece) · 2026-01-06 02:57:52 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 02:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias, Periphereia Dytikes Elladas (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
14.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 02:57:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Dytikes Elladas
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Eleias
Source
noa
Coordinates
37.80533, 21.07132
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.6 km
Shallow
14.6 km
14.6 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: 200 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 414 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 416 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece

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