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M1.5 Depth: 17.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-29 15:21:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 15:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Aegean Sea. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
17.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 15:21:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.01566, 24.16397
Temperature
16.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.1 km
Shallow
17.1 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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