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M3.1 Depth: 11.6 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-28 14:22:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 14:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Aegean Sea. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
11.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 14:22:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.17313, 23.41965
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.6 km
Shallow
11.6 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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  • Milos
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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 346 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 353 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 436 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 446 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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