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M1.9 Depth: 6.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Ionian Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-29 05:25:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Ionian Sea on April 29, 2026 at 05:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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
M1.9
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 05:25:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
37.79205, 20.40802
Temperature
17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 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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    Distance: 471 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
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