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M1.4 Depth: 12.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-06 06:07:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Aegean Sea on April 6, 2026 at 06:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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
M1.4
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 06:07:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
38.39264, 24.11957
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 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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