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M2.4 Depth: 15.7 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-28 11:18:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 11:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Aegean Sea. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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
M2.4
Depth
15.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 11:18:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.16306, 23.38211
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.7 km
Shallow
15.7 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: 354 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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    Distance: 438 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
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