M3.2 Depth: 15.8 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-06 18:29:36 UTC Local time:
M3.2 earthquake near Aegean Sea on Apr 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near Aegean Sea · 2026-04-06 18:29:36 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 18:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Aegean Sea. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
15.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 18:29:36 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
38.94241, 26.06827

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.8 km
Shallow
15.8 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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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 274 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Methana
    Distance: 280 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 288 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 288 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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