M2.2 Depth: 14.1 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-03-13 18:37:03 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Aegean Sea on March 13, 2026 at 18:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M2.2
Depth
14.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 18:37:03 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.55399, 23.72269
Temperature
12.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.1 km
Shallow
14.1 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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