M2.0 Depth: 12.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-05 11:04:27 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 11:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 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 NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 11:04:27 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.28894, 23.82385
Temperature
15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.9 km
Shallow
12.9 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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