M2.6 Depth: 7.1 km

M2.6 Earthquake near CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 03:30:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN SEA on April 6, 2026 at 03:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 03:30:53 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.79530, 22.24910
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 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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