Earthquakes in Greece — January 2026
4 earthquakes were recorded in Greece during January 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
4 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 27 km.
The month's largest event in Greece was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Kýthira, Greece on 08 January 2026 at 01:50 UTC. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake radiates roughly 169 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Greece monthly average of 17 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 6 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 4 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.7 near Kýthira, Greece on 08 January at 10 km; M4.7 near Lithakiá, Greece on 27 January at 20 km; M4.4 near Koróni, Greece on 20 January at 44 km.
That is 76% below the 17 events Greece averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Greece, January 2026
4 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Lithakiá, Greece | 19.9 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Kýthira, Greece | 10.0 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Koróni, Greece | 43.6 | Greece | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Epitálio, Greece | 36.4 | Greece | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Greece in January 2026?
4 earthquakes were recorded in Greece during January 2026, of which 4 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Greece in January 2026?
A magnitude 4.7 event near Kýthira, Greece on 08 January 2026.
Other months in Greece
Magnitudes for January 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.