M2.0 Depth: 24.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Rodos, Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 06:13:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 8, 2026 at 06:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Rodos, Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Greece: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

24.3 km

UTC time

2026-01-08 06:13:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou

City

Rodos

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Rodou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

36.49690, 28.23270

Temperature

18.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

24.3 km

24.3 km — deeper 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

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