Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Struck 29 km WSW of Lefkáda, Greece on January 22, 2022 12:57:20

Last Updated: 2022-04-09 20:18:49

On January 22, 2022 12:57:20 an earthquake with magnitude of 4.2 on the richter scale hit 29 km WSW of Lefkáda, Greece. The earthquake originated at a depth of approximately 10.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface on longitude 20.411° and latitude 38.690°. According to documented reports people felt the earth quake, No tsunami was triggered due to the earthquake.

Magnitude & Depth

The earthquake that appeared on January 22, 2022 12:57:20 had a magnitude of 4.2 on the richter scale. Which is considered to be a minor earthquake and is often felt but causes little to no damage.

Shallow earthquakes are considered between 0 and 70 km deep, while intermediate earthquakes range from 70 - 300 km deep and deep earthquakes are between 300 - 700 km deep.

Are shallow earthquakes more destructive?

Shallow quakes generally tend to be more damaging than deeper quakes. Seismic waves from deep quakes have to travel farther to the surface, losing energy along the way.

Nearby Cities and Towns

The nearest significant population center is Lefkada in Ionian Islands Region, Greece, located 23 kilometers or 14 miles ↗ NE of the earthquake's epicenter. Other cities in close proximity include Préveza (Epirus Region, Greece) located 41 km (25 mi) ↑ N and Pálairos (West Greece Region, Greece) located 42 km (26 mi) ↗ NE of the epicenter.

In total, we found 33 cities in our database that might have been impacted by the earthquake.

Distance Direction City State Country
23 km (14 mi) ↗ NE Lefkada Ionian Islands Region 🇬🇷 Greece
41 km (25 mi) ↑ N Préveza Epirus Region 🇬🇷 Greece
42 km (26 mi) ↗ NE Pálairos West Greece Region 🇬🇷 Greece
45 km (27 mi) ↘ SE Itháki Ionian Islands Region 🇬🇷 Greece
46 km (28 mi) ↗ NE Kandíla West Greece Region 🇬🇷 Greece
48 km (30 mi) ↗ NE Vónitsa West Greece Region 🇬🇷 Greece
49 km (30 mi) ↗ NE Monastiráki West Greece Region 🇬🇷 Greece
52 km (32 mi) ↘ SE Sámi Ionian Islands Region 🇬🇷 Greece
54 km (33 mi) ↘ SE Lixoúri Ionian Islands Region 🇬🇷 Greece
54 km (33 mi) ↗ NE Archontochóri West Greece Region 🇬🇷 Greece
56 km (35 mi) ↘ SE Argostólion Ionian Islands Region 🇬🇷 Greece
58 km (36 mi) ↑ N Néos Oropós Epirus Region 🇬🇷 Greece
59 km (36 mi) ↘ SE Valsamáta Ionian Islands Region 🇬🇷 Greece
59 km (37 mi) ↖ NW Gáïos Ionian Islands Region 🇬🇷 Greece
60 km (37 mi) → E Astakós West Greece Region 🇬🇷 Greece
60 km (37 mi) ↑ N Loúros Epirus Region 🇬🇷 Greece
62 km (38 mi) ↑ N Anéza Epirus Region 🇬🇷 Greece
62 km (38 mi) ↑ N Kanaláki Epirus Region 🇬🇷 Greece
66 km (41 mi) ↖ NW Párga Epirus Region 🇬🇷 Greece
67 km (41 mi) ↗ NE Neochóri Epirus Region 🇬🇷 Greece
67 km (41 mi) ↘ SE Póros Ionian Islands Region 🇬🇷 Greece
68 km (42 mi) ↑ N Kostakioí Epirus Region 🇬🇷 Greece
69 km (43 mi) ↑ N Kalamiá Epirus Region 🇬🇷 Greece
69 km (42 mi) ↑ N Chalkiádes Epirus Region 🇬🇷 Greece
70 km (43 mi) ↑ N Eleoúsa Epirus Region 🇬🇷 Greece
70 km (43 mi) ↑ N Thesprotikó Epirus Region 🇬🇷 Greece
70 km (43 mi) ↑ N Filippiáda Epirus Region 🇬🇷 Greece
72 km (44 mi) ↑ N Árta Epirus Region 🇬🇷 Greece
73 km (45 mi) ↑ N Grammenítsa Epirus Region 🇬🇷 Greece
74 km (46 mi) ↗ NE Kompóti Epirus Region 🇬🇷 Greece
75 km (47 mi) ↗ NE Péta Epirus Region 🇬🇷 Greece
76 km (47 mi) ↑ N Pappadátes Epirus Region 🇬🇷 Greece
76 km (47 mi) ↖ NW Pérdika Epirus Region 🇬🇷 Greece

Nearby Power Plants

We found a total 4 utility-scale power plants in the vecinity of the earthquakes epicenter. The closest being Preveza Solar Power Plant Solar power plant, located 42 kilometers (26 miles) ↑ N from the epicenter.

Distance Direction Power Plant Type Capacity
42 km (26 mi) ↑ N Preveza Solar Power Plant Solar 4.0 MW
55 km (34 mi) ↑ N Palioklisi Solar Power Plant Solar 1.9 MW
73 km (45 mi) ↑ N Louros Dam Hydro 10.0 MW
76 km (47 mi) ↑ N Pournari Hydro 334.0 MW

Power Plants & Risks During Earthquakes

We found 2 types of power plants in the vecinity of the magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 29 km WSW of Lefkáda, Greece on January 22, 2022 12:57:20. These types were Solar power plants, Hydro power plants, below you find information how each type of power plant can pose a risk to you as a person or the ecosytem around you.

None of this information should be used as guidence in an event of an emergency, but rather as additional references to information provided by national, state and local authorities.

Hydropower

Hydropower plants are generally considered as safe in many aspects, but when it comes to severe earthquakes they pose a substantial risk that can manifest in the form of dam faliours, landslides and grave impacts on surrounding ecosystems.

Dam Failure

The most significant risk is the potential failure of the dam that holds the water reservoir. Severe ground shaking can damage or breach the dam, leading to downstream flooding and as a result endangering people and wildlife living downstream. Such an event can also have severe impact on key infrastructure that cascades through society.

Landslides

Earthquakes can trigger landslides in the areas surrounding hydropower plants, potentially damaging infrastructure and causing harm to nearby communities.

Damage to Aquatic Ecosystems

Both landslide and dam failures can have a severe impact on upstream and downstream aquatic wildlife, ecosystem and groundwater, resulting in longterm risks for people and industires living and operating in areas near the water supply.

To mitigate these risks, engineering and construction standards for hydropower plants often include earthquake-resistant designs. These designs incorporate measures such as flexible foundations, strengthened dam structures, and advanced monitoring systems to detect early signs of stress. Additionally, emergency plans and evacuation procedures should be in place to protect personnel and downstream communities in the event of a severe earthquake.

Solar Power

Solar power plants generally pose fewer risks compared to conventional power plants that use fossil fuels or nuclear energy. However, they are not without their own set of potential risks and challenges. Below you can find some of the risks associated with solar power plants in an event of a severe earthquake.

Environmental Impact

The production of solar panels involves the use of various materials, including rare metals and chemicals. Severe earthquakes could potentially introduce these into the ecosystems of their location.

Fire Risk

Although the solar panels themselves are not typically a fire hazard, electrical components like inverters and batterises that store the electricity can pose a risk. Electrical malfunctions or faults can lead to fires, especially in poorly maintained systems in an event of a severe earthquake, and thus pose a longterm risk for the local ecosystem.

Overall, the mitigation of risks associated with utility-scale solar power plants involves a combination of technological advancements, sustainable practices, regulatory adherence, and ongoing monitoring and maintenance.

Data Information

Information found on this page is a derivative set, based on sources mentioned below.

Data Sources

We aggregate and combine data from USGS (United States Geographical Survey) and the EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre). This allow us to get near real-time and historical earthquake data dating back to the year 1950.

Disclaimer

Information or data found on this page should not be used for, or as an early warning system. It is intended as an historical reference or near real-time complementary information to offical and governmental sources. In an event of an emergency it is important closely monitor and follow advice from national, state and local authorities.

Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Struck 29 km WSW of Lefkáda, Greece on January 22, 2022 12:57:20
Date and Time
2022-01-22 12:57:20 (UTC)
Magnitude
4.2 Magnitude (richter scle)
Depth
10.0 km
Reports
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