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M1.8 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 23:25:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 23:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near AEGEAN SEA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 23:25:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.08320, 25.63900
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 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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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 285 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 285 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 299 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 308 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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