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M1.8 Depth: 14.9 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-22 07:27:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Rizari, Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias (Greece) on January 22, 2026 at 07:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 88 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
14.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 07:27:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Greece
State
Periphereia Kentrikes Makedonias
City
Rizari
County
Periphereiake Enoteta Pellas
Village
Rizari
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.77850, 22.09808
Temperature
4.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.9 km
Shallow
14.9 km
14.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 367 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 497 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece

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