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M3.8 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 08:15:08 UTC Local time: —
M3.8 earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias on Jan 10, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.8 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece) · 2026-01-10 08:15:08 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 10, 2026 at 08:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias, Periphereia Ionion Neson (Greece). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-10 08:15:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Ionion Neson
City
Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Kephallenias
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.34870, 20.34580
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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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  • Stromboli
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  • Panarea
    Distance: 461 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Vulcano
    Distance: 469 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1890 ·Italy
  • Lipari
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