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M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-05 02:42:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Aegean Sea on April 5, 2026 at 02:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 02:42:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
38.47254, 25.71504
Temperature
14.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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    Distance: 232 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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