M2.8 Depth: 14.8 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Agriobotano, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 01:50:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Agriobotano, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) on January 11, 2026 at 01:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

14.8 km

UTC time

2026-01-11 01:50:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Agriobotano

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Euboias

Village

Agriobotano

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.03671, 23.28964

Temperature

13.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14.8 km

14.8 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: 158 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 339 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 346 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 435 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 456 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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