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M2.3 Depth: 17.2 km

M2.3 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 19:58:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 19:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near AEGEAN SEA. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
17.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 19:58:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.93920, 25.97810

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.2 km
Shallow
17.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 272 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 274 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 281 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 283 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 287 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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