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M2.1 Depth: 13.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-03-26 00:52:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 26, 2026 at 00:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Aegean Sea. With a focal depth of about 13 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
M2.1
Depth
13.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 00:52:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
40.28595, 24.11957
Temperature
12.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.4 km
Shallow
13.4 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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