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M1.8 Depth: 28.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-02 00:13:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 00:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA. With a focal depth of about 28 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
M1.8
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 00:13:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.99790, 30.26780
Temperature
18.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 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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