M0.8 Depth: 19.2 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Demotike Enoteta Molou, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 01:48:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Demotike Enoteta Molou, Periphereia Stereas Elladas (Greece) on January 29, 2026 at 01:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Greece: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 85 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M0.8

Depth

19.2 km

UTC time

2026-01-29 01:48:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Greece

State

Periphereia Stereas Elladas

City

Demotike Enoteta Molou

County

Periphereiake Enoteta Phthiotidas

Village

Molos

Source

noa

Coordinates

38.83209, 22.64191

Temperature

5.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19.2 km

19.2 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 148 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
Milos

Distance: 285 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
Kolumbo

Distance: 358 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
Santorini

Distance: 363 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
Nisyros

Distance: 469 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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