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M3.1 Depth: 12.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-09 06:08:18 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA on May 9, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA · 2026-05-09 06:08:18 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA on May 9, 2026 at 06:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
12.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 06:08:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.91280, 30.93980
Temperature
19.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.8 km
Shallow
12.8 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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