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M3.1 Depth: 18.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-28 00:13:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 00:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Aegean Sea. With a focal depth of about 18 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 event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
18.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 00:13:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.01199, 23.22098
Temperature
11.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.2 km
Shallow
18.2 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
    Distance: 341 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 347 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 438 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
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