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M1.5 Depth: 13.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-05-05 11:12:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Aegean Sea on May 5, 2026 at 11:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
13.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 11:12:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
40.84076, 25.46539
Temperature
20.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.6 km
Shallow
13.6 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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