M2.0 Depth: 9.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-03 04:21:13 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 3, 2026 at 04:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Aegean Sea. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 04:21:13 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.48495, 24.13758
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 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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