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M3.1 Depth: 26.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-05-02 06:25:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Aegean Sea on May 2, 2026 at 06:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
26.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 06:25:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
40.19440, 25.16327
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.2 km
Shallow
26.2 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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  • Milos
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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 409 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 422 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 437 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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