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M4.1 Earthquake 6 km NNW of Karátoula, GreeceJanuary 25, 2026

2026-01-25 17:56:50 UTC (2026-01-25) · approx. 6:56 PM UTC+1 local

MagnitudeM4.1(mb)
Time17:56 UTC6:56 PM UTC+1
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.791°, 21.519°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On January 25, 2026 at 17:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 6 km NNW of Karátoula, Greece, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 37.7910°, 21.5191°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.79°, 21.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.1 mb
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.7910°N
21.5191°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000rs01
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
259
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
162.0°
Min Station Distance
0.691°
RMS Residual
0.99 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 16:28:04 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Karátoula, Greece?

The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 6 km NNW of Karátoula, Greece on January 25, 2026 at 17:56 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rs01). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 25, 2026). M4.1 Earthquake 6 km NNW of Karátoula, GreeceJanuary 25, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rs01/