M2.4 Depth: 13.1 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Phourna, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 07:22:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Phourna, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) on January 18, 2026 at 07:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 85 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

13.1 km

UTC time

2026-01-18 07:22:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Phourna

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Eurytanias

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.07242, 21.93192

Temperature

2.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

13.1 km

13.1 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: 421 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
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