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M3.0 Depth: 66.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-28 14:22:21 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Aegean Sea on Apr 28, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Aegean Sea · 2026-04-28 14:22:21 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 14:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Aegean Sea. With a focal depth of about 66 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
66.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 14:22:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
39.17000, 23.57000
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66 km
Shallow
66 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

  • Methana
    Distance: 174 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 285 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 339 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 347 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 426 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 433 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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