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M1.6 Depth: 12.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-29 00:24:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Aegean Sea on April 29, 2026 at 00:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 00:24:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
40.26764, 24.15436
Temperature
15.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 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

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