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M2.7 Depth: 11.7 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-05-04 03:22:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Aegean Sea on May 4, 2026 at 03:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
11.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 03:22:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.16397, 23.38486
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.7 km
Shallow
11.7 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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