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M4.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-28 13:07:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near AEGEAN SEA on April 28, 2026 at 13:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 13:07:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.17000, 23.46000
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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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