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M1.7 Depth: 15.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-05-01 08:42:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Aegean Sea on May 1, 2026 at 08:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
15.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 08:42:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.14703, 23.41827
Temperature
12.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.3 km
Shallow
15.3 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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  • Kolumbo
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  • Santorini
    Distance: 351 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 434 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
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