M2.1 Depth: 11.8 km

M2.1 Earthquake near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 15:25:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2026 at 15:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE (Greece). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 64 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

11.8 km

UTC time

2026-01-01 15:25:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

City

Apokentromene Dioikese Aigaiou

Source

emsc

Coordinates

37.84260, 26.99350

Temperature

2.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.8 km

11.8 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

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Milos

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