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M2.2 Depth: 15.6 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Demos Almopias, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 17:42:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 17:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Demos Almopias, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: 70 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
15.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 17:42:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias
City
Demos Almopias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Pellas
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.07285, 22.06741
Temperature
-1.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.6 km
Shallow
15.6 km
15.6 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

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    Distance: 399 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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