M2.0 Depth: 14.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Periphereiake Enoteta Sporadon, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 21:40:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 27, 2026 at 21:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Periphereiake Enoteta Sporadon, Periphereia Thessalias (Greece). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

14.3 km

UTC time

2026-01-27 21:40:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Thessalias

City

Periphereiake Enoteta Sporadon

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Sporadon

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.28803, 23.82660

Temperature

13.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14.3 km

14.3 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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