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M4.9 Depth: 14.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Central Mediterranean Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-08 11:35:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 8, 2026 at 11:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Central Mediterranean Sea. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 11:35:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
35.75970, 22.22840
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 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

  • Milos
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 229 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 294 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 304 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 452 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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