M1.8 Depth: 9.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Arnaia, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 03:53:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Arnaia, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece) on January 18, 2026 at 03:53 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: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

9.7 km

UTC time

2026-01-18 03:53:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias

City

Arnaia

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Chalkidikes

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.46451, 23.59457

Temperature

0.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.7 km

9.7 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: 317 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 425 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 468 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Kula

Distance: 471 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
Santorini

Distance: 478 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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