Mag. 2.1 earthquake - Ionian Sea, 9.2 km north of Kamarai, Achaea, Grece-Occidentale, Greece, on Thursday, 14 Jan 2021 12:47 pm (GMT +2) -
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Minor magnitude 2.1 earthquake at 8 km depth
14 Jan 10:55 UTC: First to report: NOA after 7 minutes.
14 Jan 14:36: Magnitude recalculated from 3.6 to 2.1. Hypocenter depth recalculated from 5.0 to 8.4 km (from 3.1 to 5.2 mi). Epicenter location corrected by 5.3 km (3.3 mi) towards NNE.
14 Jan 14:36: Magnitude recalculated from 3.6 to 2.1. Hypocenter depth recalculated from 5.0 to 8.4 km (from 3.1 to 5.2 mi). Epicenter location corrected by 5.3 km (3.3 mi) towards NNE.
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Local time at epicenter: Thursday, 14 Jan 2021 12:47 pm (GMT +2)
Magnitude: 2.1
Depth: 8.4 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 38.3812°N / 21.9997°E
(Ionian Sea, Greece)Nearest volcano: Sousaki (107 km / 66 mi)
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15 km (9 mi) E of Nafpaktos (pop: 13,400) --> See nearby quakes!
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33 km (21 mi) W of Galaxidi (pop: 3,030) --> See nearby quakes!
36 km (22 mi) SE of Thérmo (Thermo) (pop: 1,960) --> See nearby quakes!
37 km (23 mi) WSW of Amfissa (pop: 6,850) --> See nearby quakes!
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50 km (31 mi) E of Messolonghi (Μεσολόγγι) (pop: 12,800) --> See nearby quakes!
157 km (98 mi) WNW of Athens (pop: 664,000) --> See nearby quakes!
11 km (7 mi) WNW of Nisida Prasoudi Island --> See nearby quakes!
84 km (52 mi) E of Nisida Makri Island --> See nearby quakes!
Weather at epicenter at time of quake:
Clear Sky
9.2°C (49 F), humidity: 38%, wind: 3 m/s (6 kts) from NNW
Primary data source: NOA (National Observatory of Athens)
Clear Sky
9.2°C (49 F), humidity: 38%, wind: 3 m/s (6 kts) from NNWEstimated released energy: 8.9 x 107 joules (24.8 kilowatt hours) More info
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| Magnitude | Depth | Location | Source |
| M 2.1 | 8.4 km | 13 Km NW From Aiyion, Greece | NOA |
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Mag. 2.1 earthquake - Ionian Sea, 9.2 km north of Kamarai, Achaea, Grece-Occidentale, Greece, on Thursday, 14 Jan 2021 12:47 pm (GMT +2)
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