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M2.5 Depth: 10.8 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-03-14 15:17:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2026 at 15:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Aegean Sea. With a focal depth of about 11 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
10.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 15:17:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
40.55557, 24.68491
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.8 km
Shallow
10.8 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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  • Santorini
    Distance: 466 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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