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M1.6 Depth: 31.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA

UTC time: 2026-06-23 22:00:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 23, 2026 at 22:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 22:00:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.71320, 28.29280
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31 km
Shallow
31 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 268 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 271 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 319 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Milos
    Distance: 363 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 490 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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