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M2.0 Depth: 17.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-05-18 10:12:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 10:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Aegean Sea. With a focal depth of about 17 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 10:12:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.77142, 23.89618
Temperature
20.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.5 km
Shallow
17.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Milos
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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 387 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 397 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 420 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 454 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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